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Los Olivos

California · 1,202 residents · 2.617 sq mi
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Los Olivos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,589. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2019. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $950,800. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,202
+52%since 2019
from 791 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
459 / sq mi
+52%since 2019
from 302 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
−2%since 2019
from 50.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7478719951K1K201020202024Los Olivos
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,589
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $103,594 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,281
+10%since 2019
from $54,931 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 60.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$950,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $882,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,015 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 77.1% in 2019
27.3% rent
Afford Score
9.3
+9%since 2019
from 8.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(596)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(122)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(73)
Diversity Score50%(395)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(940)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(201)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.4%(449)
Diversity Score
37
−25%since 2019
from 50 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+32%since 2019
from 22.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 78.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
Female
50.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
Foreign born
10.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Olivos, California?

Los Olivos, California has about 1,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Olivos, California earns about $102,589 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 $950,800, and the typical rent is about $2,000 a month.

How educated are people in Los Olivos, California?

About 60.1% 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 3.2% of people in Los Olivos, California live below the federal poverty line.

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