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San Gabriel

California · 39,718 residents · 4.144 sq mi
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San Gabriel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,720. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $569,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,718
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,584 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+13%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024San Gabriel
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,720
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,791 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,816
+48%since 2000
from $16,807 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$569,100
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $226,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $759 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.0
+85%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(4,539)
Black0.8%(337)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(10,189)
Asian60.4%(23,994)
Other2.5%(1,004)
Diversity Score70.4%(27,956)
Diversity Score
70
−9%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
55.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Gabriel, California?

San Gabriel, California has about 39,718 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Gabriel, California earns about $56,720 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 $569,100, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in San Gabriel, California?

About 29.2% 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 13.7% 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 2,598 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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