Demographics & People — Arroyo Grande, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,412 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~18,300 |
| Median Age | 45.8 |
| Total Households | 7,666 |
| Family Households | 5,009 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Diversity Index | 0.351 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,081 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Asian | 673 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,079 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,066 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,013 |
| English | 3,445 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,977 |
| German | 2,879 |
| Irish | 2,242 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,231 |
| Italian | 1,536 |
| Scottish | 852 |
| Portuguese | 747 |
Language
| English Only | 16,227 |
| Spanish | 720 |
| Population 5+ | 17,530 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 901 |
| Population 18+ | 14,811 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| 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 Arroyo Grande, California.