CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 121.02
California · San Luis Obispo County · 5,342 residents · 1.199 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 121.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,864. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $781,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
5,342
−4%since 2020
from 5,567 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,455 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 4,643 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+16%since 2020
from 37.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,864
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,827 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,243
+53%since 2020
from $30,894 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+12%since 2020
from 0.373 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.7%
Information9.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
Construction7.8%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
Retail trade5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
Other services2.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Public administration0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$781,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $555,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,117
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,560 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
58.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
−6%since 2020
from 8.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(3,268)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(1,989)
Asian3%(166)
Other2%(111)
Diversity Score65.8%(3,663)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(2,776)
Black2%(107)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(2,227)
Asian2.2%(115)
Other2.2%(117)
Diversity Score69.4%(3,705)
Diversity Score
69
+5%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.2 min
−7%since 2020
from 19.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
46.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
16.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% 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 5,342 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 $93,864 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 $781,000, and the typical rent is about $2,117 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.1% 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 7.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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