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Los Osos

California · 14,166 residents · 12.763 sq mi
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Los Osos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,932. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $805,800. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% 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
14,166
−6%since 2023
from 15,048 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 1,179 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+3%since 2023
from 47.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
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202414K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,932
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $103,504 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,892
+10%since 2023
from $51,593 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+3%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$805,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $728,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,047
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,909 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
+5%since 2023
from 7.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(10,970)
Black0.6%(90)
Hispanic / Latino19%(2,861)
Asian3.8%(566)
Other3.7%(561)
Diversity Score53.7%(8,080)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(10,657)
Black0.6%(86)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(2,143)
Asian3.8%(539)
Other5.2%(741)
Diversity Score50.9%(7,206)
Diversity Score
51
−5%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
−8%since 2023
from 20.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Female
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Foreign born
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Osos, California?

Los Osos, California has about 14,166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Osos, California earns about $108,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Osos, California expensive?

In Los Osos, California, the median home is worth about $805,800, and the typical rent is about $2,047 a month.

How educated are people in Los Osos, California?

About 53.7% of adults age 25 and over in Los Osos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Osos, California?

About 8.1% of people in Los Osos, 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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