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Gilroy

California · 60,764 residents (2025 est.) · 16.536 sq mi
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#243Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,027,400
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Gilroy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,107. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,027,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 34% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,004
+42%since 2000
from 41,464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,568 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 2,507 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+24%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:60,764 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
29K37K46K54K62K1990201020202024Gilroy
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,107
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,135 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,965
+122%since 2000
from $22,071 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−6%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,027,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,301
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $936 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
+42%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38%(15,767)
Black1.5%(615)
Hispanic / Latino53.8%(22,298)
Asian4%(1,658)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.5%(27,974)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(14,328)
Black1.8%(1,060)
Hispanic / Latino58.9%(34,782)
Asian9.3%(5,470)
Other5.7%(3,364)
Diversity Score72.7%(42,879)
Diversity Score
73
+8%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
24.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 54.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 39.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilroy, California?

Gilroy, California has about 59,004 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilroy, California?

The typical household in Gilroy, California earns about $133,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilroy, California expensive?

In Gilroy, California, the median home is worth about $1,027,400, and the typical rent is about $2,301 a month.

How educated are people in Gilroy, California?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gilroy, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilroy, California?

About 6.7% of people in Gilroy, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilroy, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilroy, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,517 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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