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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arroyo Grande

California · 15,851 residents · 5.939 sq mi
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The short version

Arroyo Grande is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,236. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $220,100. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,851
+10%since 1990
from 14,378 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,669 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 2,421 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.9
+11%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Arroyo Grande
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,236
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,796 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,311
+47%since 1990
from $16,583 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $207,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $568 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
30.1% rent
Afford Score
4.6
−24%since 1990
from 6.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(13,335)
Black0.7%(104)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,236)
Asian3.6%(524)
Diversity Score32.8%(4,717)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(13,109)
Black0.6%(93)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,770)
Asian2.9%(467)
Diversity Score33.1%(5,250)
Diversity Score
33
+1%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−30%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arroyo Grande, California?

Arroyo Grande, California has about 15,851 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arroyo Grande, California?

The typical household in Arroyo Grande, California earns about $48,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arroyo Grande, California expensive?

In Arroyo Grande, California, the median home is worth about $220,100, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Arroyo Grande, California?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arroyo Grande, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arroyo Grande, California?

About 6.9% of people in Arroyo Grande, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arroyo Grande, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Arroyo Grande, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,473 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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