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Los Osos

California · 14,465 residents · 12.763 sq mi
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Los Osos is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,707. Population has declined 13% since 2019. Median home value is $591,600. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% 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
14,465
−13%since 2019
from 16,533 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,133 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 1,295 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+5%since 2019
from 46.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,707
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,807 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,464
Unchangedsince 2019
from $38,507 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$591,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $551,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,596
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,520 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.3% in 2019
30.2% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+2%since 2019
from 7.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(12,535)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(2,659)
Asian4.3%(710)
Other3.6%(598)
Diversity Score49.5%(8,187)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(10,460)
Black0.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(2,290)
Asian5.1%(736)
Other3.8%(556)
Diversity Score52.6%(7,610)
Diversity Score
53
+6%since 2019
from 50 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
−9%since 2019
from 24.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 75.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Female
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Foreign born
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Osos, California?

Los Osos, California has about 14,465 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Osos, California earns about $81,707 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 $591,600, and the typical rent is about $1,596 a month.

How educated are people in Los Osos, California?

About 44.2% 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 9.3% of people in Los Osos, California live below the federal poverty line.

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