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Arroyo Grande

California · 18,441 residents · 5.939 sq mi
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Arroyo Grande is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,068. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $610,000. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,441
+16%since 2000
from 15,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
46.1
+10%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Arroyo Grande
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(842)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(1,000)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.9%(1,097)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(1,046)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(876)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410%(1,849)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(2,258)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(2,131)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.4%(2,664)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414%(2,584)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.6%(1,398)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.8%(696)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,068
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,236 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,726
+63%since 2000
from $24,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$610,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,557
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
6.9
−28%since 2009
from 9.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(12,714)
Black0.9%(164)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(3,646)
Asian3.7%(685)
Other5.6%(1,038)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.5%(2,069)
Spaniard0.7%(124)
Puerto Rican0.1%(26)
Asian origin
Filipino2.1%(380)
Chinese0.5%(95)
Vietnamese0.4%(75)
Thai0.2%(42)
Asian Indian0.2%(37)
Korean0.2%(28)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.5%(82)
Chamorro0.2%(39)
Ancestry
German17.8%(3,182)
English16.5%(2,965)
Irish15.2%(2,717)
Italian6.6%(1,186)
Scottish4.4%(786)
Portuguese3.5%(627)
French2.5%(448)
American2.1%(379)
Dutch1.6%(285)
Norwegian1.5%(276)
Polish1.5%(265)
Swedish1.1%(201)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.1%(198)
Armenian1.1%(195)
Danish0.9%(163)
Swiss0.9%(155)
Czech0.8%(146)
Greek0.7%(125)
Finnish0.6%(116)
Iranian0.6%(113)
Bulgarian0.6%(101)
British0.6%(100)
Egyptian0.5%(89)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(83)
Romanian0.4%(80)
Welsh0.3%(59)
West Indian0.3%(49)
Canadian0.3%(48)
Austrian0.2%(42)
Serbian0.2%(30)
Ukrainian0.2%(27)
Hungarian0.1%(23)
Belgian0.1%(11)
Slovak0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.6%(2,005)
Married64%(4,480)
Widowed1.5%(108)
Divorced5.8%(408)
Women 15+
Never married17%(1,412)
Married58.2%(4,846)
Widowed9.8%(819)
Divorced15%(1,249)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arroyo Grande, California?

Arroyo Grande, California has about 18,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arroyo Grande, California earns about $88,068 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 $610,000, and the typical rent is about $1,557 a month.

How educated are people in Arroyo Grande, California?

About 37.1% 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 5.5% 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 4,063 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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