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Grover Beach

California · 12,701 residents · 2.312 sq mi
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Grover Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,408. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $536,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,701
−3%since 2000
from 13,067 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
5,494 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5,652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+18%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,408
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,087 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,498
+83%since 2000
from $18,812 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$536,300
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,545
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $747 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
49.7% rent
Afford Score
8.1
+71%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(9,023)
Black0.8%(99)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(2,941)
Asian3.6%(472)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(6,947)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57%(7,237)
Black1.1%(134)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(3,979)
Asian4.1%(518)
Other3.1%(396)
Diversity Score67.9%(8,630)
Diversity Score
68
+28%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grover Beach, California?

Grover Beach, California has about 12,701 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grover Beach, California?

The typical household in Grover Beach, California earns about $66,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grover Beach, California expensive?

In Grover Beach, California, the median home is worth about $536,300, and the typical rent is about $1,545 a month.

How educated are people in Grover Beach, California?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Grover Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grover Beach, California?

About 8.8% of people in Grover Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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