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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Lorenzo

California · 21,898 residents · 3.046 sq mi
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San Lorenzo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,170. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $223,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,898
+10%since 1990
from 19,987 in 1990
1990 – 2024
7,189 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 6,562 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+2%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K22K25K28K31K1990201020202024San Lorenzo
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,170
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,011 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,922
+39%since 1990
from $15,817 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$223,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$953
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $798 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
20.8% rent
4.0
−13%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(16,234)
Black1.3%(253)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(3,117)
Asian10.9%(2,171)
Diversity Score59.5%(11,888)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(11,475)
Black2.7%(584)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(5,398)
Asian15.2%(3,331)
Diversity Score75.2%(16,462)
75
+26%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
−9%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Lorenzo, California?

San Lorenzo, California has about 21,898 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in San Lorenzo, California?

The typical household in San Lorenzo, California earns about $56,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Lorenzo, California expensive?

In San Lorenzo, California, the median home is worth about $223,400, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.

How educated are people in San Lorenzo, California?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in San Lorenzo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Lorenzo, California?

About 5.4% of people in San Lorenzo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Lorenzo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Lorenzo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,911 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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