Demographics & People — Pacific Grove, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,003 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,800 |
| Median Age | 51.2 |
| Total Households | 6,988 |
| Family Households | 4,077 |
| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
| Diversity Index | 0.356 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,277 |
| Black or African American | 133 |
| Asian | 1,106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,777 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,173 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,263 |
| German | 2,208 |
| English | 2,204 |
| Irish | 1,837 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,704 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,100 |
| Italian | 1,050 |
| American | 689 |
| Scottish | 563 |
Language
| English Only | 12,026 |
| Spanish | 885 |
| Population 5+ | 14,463 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,048 |
| Population 18+ | 12,225 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 21.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pacific Grove, California.