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Blacklake, CA
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Population
983
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
940
ZIP codes
0
Blacklake and its ZIP codes
Blacklake at a glance
- Blacklake is about 3.7 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $99,417, close to the California median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $825,600 (12% above California) and median rent is $2,403 a month.
Local data for Blacklake, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blacklake, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,417
Poverty rate
0.8%
Median home value
$825,600
Median rent
$2,403/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
47.9%
Median age
70.4
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (159), German Americans (152), French Americans (135).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Blacklake.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,561
121,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.07B
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
Blacklake, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home29.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blacklake, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
118
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,183
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
70° / 44°F
17.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blacklake, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.9%
U.S. 33.3% -10.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
7.2%
U.S. 12.8% -5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
Cities near Blacklake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlandsCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.7 |
| CallenderCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.3 |
| NipomoCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 15.1 |
| Los BerrosCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Arroyo GrandeCity | 5.8 mi | 5.9 |
| OceanoCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.5 |
| GuadalupeCity | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Grover BeachCity | 6.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Santa MariaCity | 9.3 mi | 22.8 |
| Pismo BeachCity | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| EdnaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Los RanchosCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| OrcuttCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.8 |
| CasmaliaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Avila BeachCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| GareyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blacklake, CA in?
- Blacklake is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What is the population of Blacklake, CA?
- About 983 people live in Blacklake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blacklake?
- Nearby places include Woodlands (1.5 mi), Callender (2 mi), Nipomo (2.2 mi), Los Berros (2.3 mi), Arroyo Grande (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023