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CITY · 2010 ACS

Los Osos

California · 14,276 residents · 12.763 sq mi
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The short version

Los Osos has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,918. Population has declined 5% since 2011. Median home value is $451,300. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% 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
14,276
−5%vs 2011
vs 14,950 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
47.2
+4%vs 2011
vs 45.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.8%(679)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 94.8%(680)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.7%(678)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196%(856)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.8%(826)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.7%(1,528)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.7%(1,528)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.7%(2,243)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6418.1%(2,584)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.2%(1,309)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.1%(876)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.4%(489)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,918
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $57,500 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,383
−5%vs 2011
vs $30,967 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.399 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$451,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $423,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,206
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,256 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−22.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.3% in 2011
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.9
+8%vs 2011
vs 7.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Los Osos on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(11,633)
Black0.4%(60)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(1,850)
Asian6.3%(935)
Other3.2%(472)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(11,092)
Black0.5%(65)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(1,977)
Asian5.1%(728)
Other3.1%(450)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.3%(1,683)
Spaniard0.6%(95)
Cuban0.1%(13)
Puerto Rican0.1%(10)
Colombian0.1%(9)
Ecuadorian0.1%(9)
Ancestry
German21.3%(3,180)
English15.5%(2,311)
Irish13.6%(2,035)
Italian6.1%(911)
French4.5%(675)
Scottish4.4%(660)
Scotch-Irish3.5%(527)
American3.4%(507)
Swedish3%(445)
Dutch2.2%(329)
Danish1.6%(239)
Norwegian1.5%(228)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.2%(185)
British0.9%(130)
Polish0.9%(130)
Austrian0.7%(110)
Portuguese0.7%(108)
Swiss0.6%(97)
Arab0.6%(91)
Welsh0.6%(90)
Finnish0.5%(77)
Hungarian0.4%(63)
Lebanese0.4%(60)
Canadian0.3%(48)
Czech0.3%(41)
Romanian0.2%(26)
Armenian0.2%(24)
Greek0.2%(23)
Ukrainian0.1%(19)
Croatian0.1%(17)
Serbian0.1%(15)
Belgian0.1%(14)
Latvian0.1%(13)
Slovak0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 19.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Female
51.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Foreign born
10.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.6%(2,113)
Married54.4%(3,317)
Widowed2.6%(157)
Divorced8.4%(514)
Women 15+
Never married23.2%(1,372)
Married53.8%(3,186)
Widowed8.3%(494)
Divorced14.7%(870)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Osos, California?

Los Osos, California has about 14,276 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Osos, California earns about $56,918 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 $451,300, and the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.

How educated are people in Los Osos, California?

About 34.3% 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 8.7% 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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