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Los Olivos

California · 1,038 residents · 2.617 sq mi
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Los Olivos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,229. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,522,700. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,038
+11%since 2023
from 939 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
397 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 359 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+7%since 2023
from 54.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7478719951K1K201020202024Los Olivos
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.9%(20)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.9%(20)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(46)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.4%(118)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.6%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.1%(74)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.1%(43)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.9%(165)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.1%(209)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.6%(224)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.3%(97)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,229
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,968 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,429
+14%since 2023
from $74,264 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+8%since 2023
from 0.414 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,522,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,373,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,194
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.6
+9%since 2023
from 9.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(754)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(154)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other2.4%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(874)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(72)
Asian2.4%(25)
Other5.8%(60)
Diversity Score
35
−14%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.8%(60)
Guatemalan0.6%(6)
Nicaraguan0.4%(4)
Asian origin
Japanese1.3%(14)
Chinese1.1%(11)
Ancestry
Irish22.1%(229)
English14.5%(151)
German14.3%(148)
Italian5.9%(61)
American5.1%(53)
Scottish5%(52)
Finnish1.4%(15)
French1.4%(15)
Norwegian1.4%(15)
Swedish1.4%(15)
Hungarian1.3%(13)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.1%(11)
Austrian0.6%(6)
Iranian0.4%(4)
Russian0.3%(3)
Ethiopian0.3%(3)
Dutch0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+1%since 2023
from 19.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
Female
51.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
Foreign born
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.4%(141)
Married69%(320)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0.6%(3)
Women 15+
Never married14.8%(72)
Married57.8%(282)
Widowed9.6%(47)
Divorced17.8%(87)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Olivos, California?

Los Olivos, California has about 1,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Los Olivos, California?

The typical household in Los Olivos, California earns about $143,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Olivos, California expensive?

In Los Olivos, California, the median home is worth about $1,522,700, and the typical rent is about $2,194 a month.

How educated are people in Los Olivos, California?

About 63.9% of adults age 25 and over in Los Olivos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Olivos, California?

About 3.0% of people in Los Olivos, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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