California

San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County has an estimated 282,367 residents as of 2025 across 7 incorporated places, a gain of 0.0% since 2020.

Population (2025)
282,367
Census Bureau estimate
Change since 2020
+0.0%
Resident population
Incorporated places
7
Cities, towns and CDPs
Unincorporated share
43%
Residents outside city limits

Industries in San Luis Obispo County

2,764 establishments indexed

Establishment and employment counts from the U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns program.

IndustryNAICSEstablishmentsEmployees
HVAC & Plumbing238220121841
Electrical238210111997
Roofing23816032347
Landscaping5617301671,589
Pest Control56171022128
Pool Service5617901571
Commercial Cleaning56172063740
Flooring2383302670
Glass & Glazing23815010161
Septic & Well23891052683
Auto Repair81111175360
Auto Body81112136229
Car Wash81119216144
Towing4884101492
Trucking484110, 48412123146
Equipment Rental532412546
Dental6212101541,118
Veterinary54194058599
Home Health62161025852
Pharmacy44611031440
Medical Practice6211113231,713
Optometry62132021131
Accounting541211, 54121380363
Insurance Agency524210110475
IT & MSP541513, 54151236160
Staffing561320, 56131121672
Engineering5413301221,214
Architecture54131041337
Law Firm541110137514
Security Services5616125230
Printing32311114133
Sign Shops339950516
Machine Shops33271017159
Metal Fabrication332322, 332312355
Plastics3261999517
Food Manufacturing311999, 3118126304
Millwork337110, 321918833
Restaurants7225113516,653
Bakeries31181116141
Liquor Stores44531062350
Gyms & Fitness71394044695
Salons & Spas812112, 812113, 81219997440
Laundromats812310629
Dry Cleaning8123201074
Funeral Homes8122101146
Self Storage5311302270
Childcare624410102768
Pet Services81291029217

Cities in San Luis Obispo County

7

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2025). Subcounty resident population estimates. Retrieved 2026-09-08.