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Los Olivos

California · 1,132 residents · 2.617 sq mi
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Los Olivos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,964. Population has grown 22% since 2011. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $844,500. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,132
+22%vs 2011
vs 928 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
433 / sq mi
+22%vs 2011
vs 355 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
−8%vs 2011
vs 52.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7478719951K1K201020202024Los Olivos
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,964
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $78,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,813
−3%vs 2011
vs $53,469 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.480 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$844,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $807,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−29.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.7% in 2011
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.3
+1%vs 2011
vs 10.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(841)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(61)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other2.4%(22)
Diversity Score21.7%(202)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(976)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11%(125)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other1%(11)
Diversity Score29.4%(333)
Diversity Score
29
+35%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 20.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Female
52.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Foreign born
3.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Olivos, California?

Los Olivos, California has about 1,132 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Olivos, California earns about $81,964 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 $844,500, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Los Olivos, California?

About 40.2% 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 4.8% of people in Los Olivos, California live below the federal poverty line.

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