San Luis Obispo, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of San Luis Obispo increased by 4,948. In this period, the peak population was 49,244 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 44,296 | - | - |
| 2001 | 44,430 | 134 | 0.30% |
| 2002 | 44,260 | -170 | -0.38% |
| 2003 | 44,507 | 247 | 0.56% |
| 2004 | 44,449 | -58 | -0.13% |
| 2005 | 44,057 | -392 | -0.88% |
| 2006 | 43,576 | -481 | -1.09% |
| 2007 | 43,596 | 20 | 0.05% |
| 2008 | 43,821 | 225 | 0.52% |
| 2009 | 44,125 | 304 | 0.69% |
| 2010 | 45,193 | 1,068 | 2.42% |
| 2011 | 45,389 | 196 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 45,743 | 354 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 46,132 | 389 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 46,486 | 354 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 46,906 | 420 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 47,222 | 316 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 47,442 | 220 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 47,421 | -21 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 47,408 | -13 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 47,191 | -217 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 47,905 | 714 | 1.51% |
| 2022 | 48,494 | 589 | 1.23% |
| 2023 | 49,244 | 750 | 1.55% |
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San Luis Obispo, CA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, San Luis Obispo's population increased by 897 (2.03%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, San Luis Obispo's population increased by 1,998 (4.42%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, San Luis Obispo's population increased by 2,053 (4.35%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
San Luis Obispo's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 49,244.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, San Luis Obispo's population peaked in year 2023 at 49,244.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, San Luis Obispo's population was lowest in year 2006 at 43,576.
San Luis Obispo, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of San Luis Obispo grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, San Luis Obispo had an average annual population growth rate of 0.49% per year. Overall the population grew 11.17% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
San Luis Obispo annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.49% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 San Luis Obispo population grew the most, with an increase of 1,068 people (a 2.42% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 San Luis Obispo population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 481 people (a 1.09% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is San Luis Obispo, CA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, San Luis Obispo's population increased by 1,339 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 589 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 750 (1.55%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of San Luis Obispo, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of San Luis Obispo increased by 3,112 (6.75%). The population was highest at 49,244 in the year 2023 and lowest at 46,486 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.66%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)