Gilroy, California Population 2022
Gilroy is a city located in Santa Clara County California. Gilroy has a 2020 population of 60,364. Gilroy is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually and its population has increased by 23.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,006 in 2010.
The average household income in Gilroy is $123,282 with a poverty rate of 6.91%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,929 per month, and the median house value is $717,800. The median age in Gilroy is 34.4 years, 33 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
Gilroy Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gilroywas:
- White: 63.64%
- Two or more races: 13.62%
- Asian: 10.76%
- Other race: 9.80%
- Black or African American: 1.65%
- Native American: 0.54%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,145 | 63.64% |
| Black or African American | 911 | 1.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 296 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 5,941 | 10.76% |
| Some Other Race | 5,411 | 9.80% |
| Two or More Races | 7,523 | 13.62% |
Gilroy Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,677 | 3.5 | 63.6 |
| Married | 8,946 | 4.01 | 76.7 |
| Male | 895 | 3.96 | 32.7 |
| Female | 2,699 | 3.94 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 3,137 | 1.51 | 51.7 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,962 | 11.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,159 | 6.34% |
| High School Graduate | 7,320 | 21.51% |
| Some College | 8,132 | 23.90% |
| Associates Degree | 2,713 | 7.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,368 | 18.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,378 | 9.93% |
Gilroy Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,098 | 3,825 | 2,326 |
| Black | 529 | 471 | 276 |
| White | 11,272 | 10,795 | 4,116 |
| Native American | 215 | 153 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 3,575 | 3,268 | 978 |
| Hispanic | 17,273 | 11,957 | 2,622 |
| Other Race | 3,042 | 2,134 | 447 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.76%.
$51,268
Average Earnings
$64,754
Average Male
$40,561
Average Female
Gilroy Language by Age
Gilroy Language
54.16% of Gilroy residents speak only English, while 45.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.41% of the population.
Gilroy Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 900 | 129 | 14.33% |
| Hispanic | 31,478 | 2,661 | 8.45% |
| White | 14,716 | 833 | 5.66% |
| Native | 292 | 10 | 3.42% |
| Asian | 5,885 | 180 | 3.06% |
| Other | 635 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 7,458 | 220 | 2.95% |
6.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.27%
Male Poverty Rate
8.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gilroy
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gilroy is Black, with 14.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gilroy is Multiple, with 2.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.03%.
Gilroy Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Gilroy Married by Age and Sex
Gilroy Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Gilroy Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,314 | 5.07% |
| Black | 19 | 2.94% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 131 | 2.96% |
| Other Race | 25 | 0.68% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 486 | 2.30% |
Gilroy Veterans by Education
1.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
69%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.38%
Born in Gilroy
75.82%
Native Born
24.18%
Foreign Born
11.87%
Non Citizen
12.31%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
75.82% of Gilroy residents were born in the United States, with 64.38% having been born in California. 11.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 1,625 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 1,621 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 1890 | 1,694 | 73 | 0.44% |
| 1900 | 1,820 | 126 | 0.72% |
| 1910 | 2,437 | 617 | 2.96% |
| 1920 | 2,862 | 425 | 1.62% |
| 1930 | 3,502 | 640 | 2.04% |
| 1940 | 3,615 | 113 | 0.32% |
| 1950 | 4,951 | 1,336 | 3.19% |
| 1960 | 7,348 | 2,397 | 4.03% |
| 1970 | 12,684 | 5,336 | 5.61% |
| 1980 | 25,769 | 13,085 | 7.35% |
| 1990 | 31,487 | 5,718 | 2.02% |
| 2000 | 41,464 | 9,977 | 2.79% |
| 2010 | 49,006 | 7,542 | 1.69% |
| 2011 | 49,700 | 694 | 1.42% |
| 2012 | 50,718 | 1,018 | 2.05% |
| 2013 | 51,893 | 1,175 | 2.32% |
| 2014 | 52,538 | 645 | 1.24% |
| 2015 | 53,259 | 721 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 55,369 | 2,110 | 3.96% |
| 2017 | 57,549 | 2,180 | 3.94% |
| 2018 | 58,588 | 1,039 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 59,032 | 444 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 59,476 | 444 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 59,920 | 444 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 60,364 | 444 | 0.74% |