Gilroy

The 175th largest community in California and is an extremely ethnically diverse city.

Welcome to Gilroy, CA

Gilroy is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals

Gilroy is a medium-sized city located in the state of California. With a population of 58,756 people and 11 constituent neighborhoods, Gilroy is the 175th largest community in California. Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Gilroy is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs.

Overall, Gilroy is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Gilroy who work in office and administrative support (11.28%), sales jobs (11.01%), and management occupations (10.42%). The per capita income in Gilroy in 2010 was $32,680, which is middle income relative to California, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $130,720 for a family of four. However, Gilroy contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Gilroy is an extremely ethnically diverse city.

The people who call Gilroy home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. People of Hispanic or Latino origin are the most prevalent group in Gilroy, accounting for 60.60% of the city’s residents (people of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race). The greatest number of Gilroy residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Gilroy include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Portuguese.

Overview for Gilroy, CA

58,802 people live in Gilroy, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $41,393. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

58,802

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$41,393

Average individual Income

Around Gilroy, CA

There's plenty to do around Gilroy, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

39

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

58

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Saucy Thai, IVORI, and IMX Pilates Studio.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Saucy Thai page on Yelp Search 1540 Cielo Vista Ln on Google Maps	Dining · $$	2.58 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the IVORI page on Yelp Search 7490 Monterey Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	0.94 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the IMX Pilates Studio page on Yelp Search 743 1st St on Google Maps	Active	0.68 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Coast Range CrossFit page on Yelp Search 1300 First St on Google Maps	Active	0.79 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Competitive PROformance page on Yelp Search 160 Pierce St on Google Maps	Active	1.26 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Animal Art Farm page on Yelp	Active	1.59 miles	28 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Midtown Barber page on Yelp Search 7660 Monterey St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.94 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wild Iris Waxing + Wellness page on Yelp Search 8021 Carmel St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.7 miles	37 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Vermillion Salon page on Yelp Search 7459 Monterey St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.9 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vasquez Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 8335 -B Monterey Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.15 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Gilroy, CA

Population Households Employment

Gilroy has 17,023 households, with an average household size of 3.43. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Gilroy do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 58,802 people call Gilroy home. The population density is 3,556.11 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

58,802

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35

Median Age

49.83 / 50.17%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 14.13%

0-9 Years

10-17: 14.72%

10-17 Years

18-24: 9.15%

18-24 Years

25-64: 50.3%

25-64 Years

65-74: 7.12%

65-74 Years

75+: 4.58%

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade 5891 (22%)
High School Degree 7887 (29%)
Associate Degree 3304 (12%)
Bachelor Degree 6724 (25%)
Graduate Degree 3331 (12%)

17,023

Total Households

3.43

Average Household Size

$41,393

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 7,974 (47%)

Without Children: 9,049 (53%)

Marital Status

Married 35%

Single 27%

Divorced 8%

Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 12%

White Collar: 88%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 11%

15 to 29 Minutes 8%

30 to 59 Minutes 13%

60+ Minutes 10%

Schools in Gilroy, CA

Primary Schools (8)

Middle Schools (3)

High Schools (5)

Mixed Schools (4)

The following schools are within or nearby Gilroy. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name