San Gabriel, 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 | San Gabriel | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,448 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9759.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.33% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.1 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 13,020 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Gabriel declined by 1.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 40,180 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Gabriel has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | San Gabriel | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,814 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.19% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Gabriel is about 8% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Gabriel | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $778,252 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,866 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Gabriel is about 34.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,866 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Gabriel spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 223 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Gabriel | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 223 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,923 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 34,234 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,328 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Gabriel is 27 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
San Gabriel has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | San Gabriel | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.04 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
San Gabriel has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | San Gabriel | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Gabriel, California.
What is the population of San Gabriel, California?
The population of San Gabriel, California is 40,448, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Gabriel, California?
The population density of San Gabriel, California is 9759.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in San Gabriel, California?
The median household income in San Gabriel, California is $88,814, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Gabriel, California?
The median home price in San Gabriel, California is $778,252, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Gabriel, California?
The unemployment rate in San Gabriel, California is 6.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.