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South San Gabriel

California · 7,920 residents · 0.834 sq mi
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South San Gabriel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,287. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $546,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% 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
7,920
+4%since 2000
from 7,595 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
9,496 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 9,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+25%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024South San Gabriel
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,287
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,856
+46%since 2000
from $16,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$546,400
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,743
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $728 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
8.4
+146%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(644)
Black0.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino46%(3,491)
Asian43.1%(3,272)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.3%(5,487)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(362)
Black0.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(2,846)
Asian57.3%(4,542)
Other0.3%(25)
Diversity Score66.3%(5,250)
Diversity Score
66
−8%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
48.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South San Gabriel, California?

South San Gabriel, California has about 7,920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South San Gabriel, California earns about $65,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South San Gabriel, California expensive?

In South San Gabriel, California, the median home is worth about $546,400, and the typical rent is about $1,743 a month.

How educated are people in South San Gabriel, California?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in South San Gabriel, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South San Gabriel, California?

About 5.6% of people in South San Gabriel, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has South San Gabriel, California grown since 1990?

Yes, South San Gabriel, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 220 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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