Los Osos, CA Demographics
A map of Los Osos's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,460 | 72.3% |
Hispanic | 2,290 | 15.8% |
Multiracial | 744 | 5.1% |
Asian | 736 | 5.1% |
Native American/Other | 154 | 1.1% |
Black | 81 | 0.6% |
Los Osos, California had a population of 14,465 in 2020. It was 72.3% White, 0.6% Black, 5.1% Asian, 15.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Los Osos, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Los Osos is the 412th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Los Osos's White Population
10,460 residents of Los Osos identify as White, or 72.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Los Osos considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Los Osos is ranked #509 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Los Osos is more White than neighboring California Polytechnic State University (64.1% White), and San Luis Obispo (67.6% White). Los Osos is less White than neighboring Morro Bay (74% White), Cayucos (81.2% White), and Avila Beach (82.6% White).
Los Osos's Black Population
81 residents of Los Osos identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Los Osos roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Los Osos is ranked #947 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Los Osos is more Black than neighboring Cayucos (0.5% Black), and Avila Beach (0.4% Black). Los Osos is less Black than neighboring Morro Bay (0.7% Black), California Polytechnic State University (2% Black), and San Luis Obispo (1% Black).
Los Osos's Asian Population
736 residents of Los Osos identify as Asian, or 5.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Los Osos slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Los Osos is ranked #469 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Los Osos is more Asian than neighboring Morro Bay (2.9% Asian), Cayucos (1.9% Asian), and Avila Beach (2.1% Asian). Los Osos is less Asian than neighboring California Polytechnic State University (13.9% Asian), and San Luis Obispo (6% Asian).
Los Osos's Hispanic Population
2,290 residents of Los Osos identify as Hispanic, or 15.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Los Osos considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Los Osos is ranked #1009 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Los Osos is more Hispanic than neighboring Cayucos (10.9% Hispanic), Avila Beach (10% Hispanic), and California Polytechnic State University (15.3% Hispanic). Los Osos is less Hispanic than neighboring Morro Bay (16.6% Hispanic), and San Luis Obispo (18.5% Hispanic).
Los Osos's Native American/Other Population
154 residents of Los Osos identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Los Osos roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Los Osos is ranked #877 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Los Osos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Morro Bay (1% Native American/Other), Cayucos (0.8% Native American/Other), and San Luis Obispo (1% Native American/Other). Los Osos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Avila Beach (1.3% Native American/Other), and California Polytechnic State University (1.8% Native American/Other).
Los Osos's Multiracial Population
744 residents of Los Osos identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Los Osos roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Los Osos is ranked #688 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Los Osos is more Multiracial than neighboring Morro Bay (4.8% Multiracial), Cayucos (4.8% Multiracial), Avila Beach (3.6% Multiracial), and California Polytechnic State University (3% Multiracial). Los Osos is less Multiracial than neighboring San Luis Obispo (5.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.