San Lucas, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 134, San Lucas's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

San Lucas is a small community located in California, within Monterey County. The total population is 134. It ranks as the 1427th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Lucas is 27.3 years. This is 28% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 35.8% of the population under 18, San Lucas has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 17.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Lucas is $56,094. This is 43% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $335,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 48.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

San Lucas has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 11.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (11.9%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (88.1% vs 40.2%).

Education

6.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for San Lucas, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.