CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 102.05
California · San Luis Obispo County · 5,627 residents · 0.933 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · San Luis Obispo County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 102.05 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,195. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $596,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
5,627
+6%since 2020
from 5,328 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,031 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 5,711 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−1%since 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,195
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,399 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,862
+2%since 2020
from $37,177 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−18%since 2020
from 0.404 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
Information11.4%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Other services6.7%
Public administration3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Construction2.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$596,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $428,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,173
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,689 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+21%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(3,532)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(1,326)
Asian1.8%(96)
Other7%(373)
Diversity Score61.7%(3,286)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(2,954)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(2,088)
Asian1.7%(96)
Other8.4%(472)
Diversity Score72.4%(4,075)
Diversity Score
72
+17%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.0 min
−5%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
11.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,627 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $99,195 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $596,600, and the typical rent is about $2,173 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 12.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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