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Arroyo Grande

California · 17,252 residents · 5.939 sq mi
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Arroyo Grande is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,725. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $541,100. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,252
+9%since 2000
from 15,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,905 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+8%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Arroyo Grande
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,725
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,236 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,617
+34%since 2000
from $24,311 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$541,100
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.2
+102%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(13,109)
Black0.6%(93)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,770)
Asian2.9%(467)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.1%(5,250)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(13,266)
Black0.7%(124)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(2,707)
Asian3.2%(557)
Other3%(526)
Diversity Score47.1%(8,127)
Diversity Score
47
+42%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arroyo Grande, California?

Arroyo Grande, California has about 17,252 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arroyo Grande, California earns about $58,725 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 $541,100, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Arroyo Grande, California?

About 35.1% 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 5.9% 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 2,874 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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