San Luis Obispo, CA Demographics
A map of San Luis Obispo's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 31,825 | 67.6% |
Hispanic | 8,729 | 18.5% |
Asian | 2,812 | 6.0% |
Multiracial | 2,767 | 5.9% |
Black | 478 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 452 | 1.0% |
San Luis Obispo, California had a population of 47,063 in 2020. It was 67.6% White, 1.0% Black, 6.0% Asian, 18.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of San Luis Obispo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, San Luis Obispo is the 202nd 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).
San Luis Obispo's White Population
31,825 residents of San Luis Obispo identify as White, or 67.6%. This makes the White share of the population of San Luis Obispo considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Luis Obispo is ranked #619 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
San Luis Obispo is more White than neighboring California Polytechnic State University (64.1% White). San Luis Obispo is less White than neighboring Los Ranchos (83.6% White), Edna (82.1% White), Avila Beach (82.6% White), and Pismo Beach (77.6% White).
San Luis Obispo's Black Population
478 residents of San Luis Obispo identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of San Luis Obispo roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Luis Obispo is ranked #698 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
San Luis Obispo is more Black than neighboring Los Ranchos (0% Black), Edna (0% Black), Avila Beach (0.4% Black), and Pismo Beach (0.8% Black). San Luis Obispo is less Black than neighboring California Polytechnic State University (2% Black).
San Luis Obispo's Asian Population
2,812 residents of San Luis Obispo identify as Asian, or 6.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of San Luis Obispo slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Luis Obispo is ranked #420 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
San Luis Obispo is more Asian than neighboring Los Ranchos (2.5% Asian), Edna (0.5% Asian), Avila Beach (2.1% Asian), and Pismo Beach (3.9% Asian). San Luis Obispo is less Asian than neighboring California Polytechnic State University (13.9% Asian).
San Luis Obispo's Hispanic Population
8,729 residents of San Luis Obispo identify as Hispanic, or 18.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of San Luis Obispo considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Luis Obispo is ranked #917 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
San Luis Obispo is more Hispanic than neighboring California Polytechnic State University (15.3% Hispanic), Los Ranchos (8.2% Hispanic), Edna (10.9% Hispanic), Avila Beach (10% Hispanic), and Pismo Beach (12.1% Hispanic).
San Luis Obispo's Native American/Other Population
452 residents of San Luis Obispo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of San Luis Obispo 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, San Luis Obispo is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
San Luis Obispo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Los Ranchos (0.7% Native American/Other), and Edna (0% Native American/Other). San Luis Obispo is less Native American/Other than neighboring California Polytechnic State University (1.8% Native American/Other), Avila Beach (1.3% Native American/Other), and Pismo Beach (1.3% Native American/Other).
San Luis Obispo's Multiracial Population
2,767 residents of San Luis Obispo identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of San Luis Obispo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, San Luis Obispo is ranked #485 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
San Luis Obispo is more Multiracial than neighboring California Polytechnic State University (3% Multiracial), Los Ranchos (4.9% Multiracial), Avila Beach (3.6% Multiracial), and Pismo Beach (4.3% Multiracial). San Luis Obispo is less Multiracial than neighboring Edna (6.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.