CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Gabriel

California · 37,120 residents · 4.144 sq mi

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San Gabriel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,559. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $248,000.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.5

US median: 33.0

Average education

22% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 44%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

37,120

−7%vs 2000

vs 39,804 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

8,958 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 9,605 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.5

−9%vs 2000

vs 35.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202438K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$32,559

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $41,791 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,733

−18%vs 2000

vs $16,807 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

15.2%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$248,000

+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $226,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$672

+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $759 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

48.5%

+0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 47.6% in 2000

51.5% rent

Afford Score

7.6

+40%vs 2000

vs 5.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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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)

1990

White, non-Hispanic48.1%(17,852)

Black1%(369)

Hispanic / Latino35.8%(13,297)

Asian32.6%(12,090)

Other18.3%(6,809)

Diversity Score91.2%(33,838)

Diversity Score

+17%vs 2000

vs 78 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

21.8%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 24.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

70.9%

+1.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 69.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.6%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.3 min

+15%vs 2000

vs 20.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Gabriel, California?

San Gabriel, California has about 37,120 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in San Gabriel, California earns about $32,559 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 $248,000, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in San Gabriel, California?

About 21.8% 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 15.2% of people in San Gabriel, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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