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San Gabriel

California · 39,568 residents · 4.144 sq mi
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San Gabriel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,892. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $712,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,568
−1%since 2000
from 39,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,548 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 9,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+20%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024San Gabriel
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,892
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,791 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,873
+84%since 2000
from $16,807 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$712,400
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $226,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,545
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $759 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
54.1% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(3,381)
Black0.9%(355)
Hispanic / Latino25%(9,878)
Asian63.4%(25,068)
Other2.9%(1,159)
Diversity Score66.8%(26,437)
Diversity Score
67
−14%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
55.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Gabriel, California?

San Gabriel, California has about 39,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Gabriel, California earns about $70,892 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 $712,400, and the typical rent is about $1,545 a month.

How educated are people in San Gabriel, California?

About 33.1% 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 12.0% 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 2,448 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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