Gilroy, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Gilroy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,037 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2480.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.49% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,273 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Gilroy grew by 22.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 43,265 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gilroy has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Gilroy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,578 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.36% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gilroy is about 26% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Gilroy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,232,620 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,199 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Gilroy is about 46.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,199 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gilroy spend about 58 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 240 hours, about 10.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gilroy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 240 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,440 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,152 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,278 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Gilroy is 29 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Gilroy has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Gilroy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.48 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Gilroy has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Gilroy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gilroy, California.
What is the population of Gilroy, California?
The population of Gilroy, California is 41,037, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Gilroy, California?
The population density of Gilroy, California is 2480.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Gilroy, California?
The median household income in Gilroy, California is $121,578, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Gilroy, California?
The median home price in Gilroy, California is $1,232,620, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilroy, California?
The unemployment rate in Gilroy, California is 6.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.