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California Polytechnic State University

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.538
State:
California

California Polytechnic State University is a CDP located in San Luis Obispo County, California. California Polytechnic State University has a 2025 population of 8,729. California Polytechnic State University is currently growing at a rate of 7.14% annually and its population has increased by 13.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,713 in 2020.

The average household income in California Polytechnic State University is $104,283 with a poverty rate of 10.06%. The median age in California Polytechnic State University is 19.2 years: 19.3 years for males, and 19.1 years for females.

8.7K
Total Population
5,676
Density (mi²)
582 7.14%
Growth

California Polytechnic State University Population

California Polytechnic State University Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of California Polytechnic State University includes 57.13% White, 16.8% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,30157.13%
Two or more races1,75823.35%
Asian1,26516.8%
Black or African American1181.57%
Other race851.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20.03%
Native American00%

California Polytechnic State University Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

California Polytechnic State University's average per capita income is $75,972. Household income levels show a median of $0. The poverty rate stands at 10.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$190,455-
Families$154,583$148,592
Households-$104,283
Non Families--

$75,972

Average Income

$0

Median Household Income

10.06%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)