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Pacific Grove

California · 15,090 residents · 2.866 sq mi
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Pacific Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $897,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,090
−3%since 2000
from 15,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,265 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+10%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Pacific Grove
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,088
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,254 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,786
+69%since 2000
from $31,277 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$897,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,952
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $962 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
52.4% rent
Afford Score
10.1
+21%since 2000
from 8.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(12,957)
Black1.1%(170)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,108)
Asian4.4%(690)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.8%(4,629)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(10,660)
Black1.1%(168)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(2,146)
Asian6.6%(993)
Other3.9%(585)
Diversity Score54.4%(8,210)
Diversity Score
54
+82%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pacific Grove, California?

Pacific Grove, California has about 15,090 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pacific Grove, California?

The typical household in Pacific Grove, California earns about $89,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pacific Grove, California expensive?

In Pacific Grove, California, the median home is worth about $897,000, and the typical rent is about $1,952 a month.

How educated are people in Pacific Grove, California?

About 55.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pacific Grove, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pacific Grove, California?

About 5.6% of people in Pacific Grove, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pacific Grove, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Pacific Grove, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,027 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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