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San Lorenzo

California · 29,581 residents · 3.046 sq mi
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San Lorenzo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,319. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $618,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,581
+35%since 2000
from 21,898 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
9,711 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 7,189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K22K25K28K31K1990201020202024San Lorenzo
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,319
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,170 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,002
+55%since 2000
from $21,922 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$618,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $223,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,808
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $953 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+70%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(11,475)
Black2.7%(584)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(5,398)
Asian15.2%(3,331)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.2%(16,462)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(5,824)
Black4.8%(1,424)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(12,488)
Asian27.9%(8,248)
Other4.6%(1,356)
Diversity Score87%(25,733)
Diversity Score
87
+16%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Lorenzo, California?

San Lorenzo, California has about 29,581 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Lorenzo, California earns about $91,319 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 $618,000, and the typical rent is about $1,808 a month.

How educated are people in San Lorenzo, California?

About 24.0% 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 7.6% 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 9,594 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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