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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Gabriel

California · 39,804 residents · 4.144 sq mi
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San Gabriel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,791. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $226,700. Despite a median home value of $226,700, the poverty rate sits 28% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,804
+7%since 1990
from 37,120 in 1990
1990 – 2025
9,605 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 8,958 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+10%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024San Gabriel
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,791
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,559 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,807
+22%since 1990
from $13,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$226,700
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$759
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $672 in 1990
US average: $602
47.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 48.5% in 1990
52.4% rent
5.4
−29%since 1990
from 7.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(17,852)
Black1%(369)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(13,297)
Asian32.6%(12,090)
Diversity Score91.2%(33,838)
2000
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(6,930)
Black0.9%(360)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(12,223)
Asian48.7%(19,399)
Diversity Score77.6%(30,897)
78
−15%since 1990
from 91 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−13%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Gabriel, California?

San Gabriel, California has about 39,804 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Gabriel, California earns about $41,791 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 $226,700, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in San Gabriel, California?

About 24.6% 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 15.9% 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 2,684 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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