Census tract · San Luis Obispo County
Census Tract 102.02, San Luis Obispo County, California
Census Tract 102.02, GEOID 06079010202, in San Luis Obispo County, California, mostly within El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (98% of its census blocks). 5,825 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±640); the 2020 Census counted 5,499.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,825
±640 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,499
Median household income
$95,810
±$21,432 (90% margin)
San Luis Obispo County: $97,446
Median home value
$571,200
±$45,212 (90% margin)
San Luis Obispo County: $824,700
Median gross rent
$2,173
±$374 (90% margin)
San Luis Obispo County: $1,992
Where is Census Tract 102.02?
Census Tract 102.02 is one of 70 census tracts in San Luis Obispo County, California. It covers 5.26 square miles of land, 1,046 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06079010202, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 98% |
3 census tracts border Census Tract 102.02: Tract 102.04 ($97,054), Tract 102.07 ($92,727) and Tract 103.02 ($157,316). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 102.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 102.02's population at 5,825 (±640) in 2,029 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,499 residents and 2,009 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 102.02 | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,825 ±640 | 31,446 |
| Households | 2,029 ±184 | 11,979 |
| Average household size | 2.84 ±0.30 | 2.60 |
| Housing units | 2,082 ±169 | 12,910 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 102.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 102.02 is 38.7 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 43.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.2%. 23.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 102.02 | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 ±5.4 | 38.7 |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% ±3.9 pts | 25.2% |
| 65 years and over | 22.6% ±4.2 pts | 20.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43.6% ±6.5 pts | 36.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.2% ±7.3 pts | 54.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±4.5 pts | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±4.0 pts | 4.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 23.5% ±5.9 pts | 15.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.0% ±8.1 pts | 27.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±3.0 pts | 6.9% |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±4.0 pts | 14.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.1% ±6.2 pts | 9.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.2% ±8.1 pts | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.7% ±5.6 pts | 29.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9% ±3.5 pts | 10.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.6% ±1.9 pts | 90.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 102.02 earn?
Half of the 2,029 households in Census Tract 102.02 earn less than $95,810 a year (±$21,432), against $97,446 across San Luis Obispo County: 37th highest of the county's 67 tracts with a reliable estimate. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 102.02 | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,810 ±$21,432 | $92,228 |
| Mean household income | $109,046 ±$11,019 | $117,092 |
| Per capita income | $38,312 ±$4,762 | $44,628 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.6% ±5.0 pts | 13.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.8% ±11.2 pts | 17.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.6% ±4.0 pts | 10.3% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±2.4 pts | 97.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5% ±2.7 pts | 94.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 102.02?
Owners occupy 69.6% of Census Tract 102.02's occupied homes and renters 30.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $571,200 by its owner (±$45,212). The median renter pays $2,173 a month including utilities, and 69.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 102.02 | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $571,200 ±$45,212 | $687,200 |
| Median gross rent | $2,173 ±$374 | $1,981 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 69.2% ±13.9 pts | 47.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,384 ±$173 | $2,667 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.6% ±7.8 pts | 61.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.4% ±7.8 pts | 38.7% |
| Housing units | 2,082 ±169 | 12,910 |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.4% ±7.9 pts | 69.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±2.0 pts | 7.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±4.0 pts | 3.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 102.02 get to work?
80.0% of Census Tract 102.02's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Tract 102.02 | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.5% ±5.4 pts | 60.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±2.9 pts | 6.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0% ±6.3 pts | 73.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% ±5.3 pts | 9.3% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.1% |
| Walked | 2.6% ±2.7 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% ±3.4 pts | 11.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min ±4.5 | 25.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 102.02 compare with the other tracts in San Luis Obispo County?
Among San Luis Obispo County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 102.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In San Luis Obispo County | In El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 69 | 1st of 8 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th of 69 | 6th of 8 |
| Median household income | 37th of 67 | 5th of 8 |
| Per capita income | 56th of 68 | 5th of 8 |
| Median home value | 63rd of 66 | 8th of 8 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 62 | 5th of 8 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 47 | 4th of 7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58th of 66 | 5th of 8 |
| Median age | 45th of 69 | 4th of 8 |
| Owner-occupied share | 30th of 66 | 4th of 8 |
The tracts next to it on San Luis Obispo County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 103.01 | 34th | $96,588±$34,937 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 100.17 | 35th | $96,354±$20,555 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 105.05 | 36th | $96,020±$3,366 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 102.02 | 37th | $95,810±$21,432 |
| Tract 120.01 | 38th | $94,643±$39,804 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 121.02 | 39th | $93,864±$28,276 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 102.07 | 40th | $92,727±$16,944 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 102.02?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 102.02 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections