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San Gabriel

California · 38,186 residents (2025 est.) · 4.144 sq mi
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#50Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82651.3%#146Most densely populatedof 4,8919,215#314Most expensive homesof 6,786$945,700
The short version

San Gabriel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,488. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $945,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,392
−4%since 2000
from 39,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,264 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 9,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+28%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,186 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024San Gabriel
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,488
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,791 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,328
+134%since 2000
from $16,807 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$945,700
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $226,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,915
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $759 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.5
+93%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(6,930)
Black0.9%(360)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(12,223)
Asian48.7%(19,399)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.6%(30,897)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(3,670)
Black1.4%(544)
Hispanic / Latino26%(9,984)
Asian59.5%(22,862)
Other3.5%(1,332)
Diversity Score70.9%(27,221)
Diversity Score
71
−9%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
51.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 85.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 26.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 17.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Gabriel, California?

San Gabriel, California has about 38,392 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Gabriel, California?

The typical household in San Gabriel, California earns about $90,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Gabriel, California expensive?

In San Gabriel, California, the median home is worth about $945,700, and the typical rent is about $1,915 a month.

How educated are people in San Gabriel, California?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in San Gabriel, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Gabriel, California?

About 10.6% of people in San Gabriel, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Gabriel, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Gabriel, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,272 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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