Demographics & People — Gilroy, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 58,561 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~60,100 |
| Median Age | 37.0 |
| Total Households | 16,916 |
| Family Households | 13,697 |
| Average Household Size | 3.43 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5765 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,511 |
| Black or African American | 1,243 |
| Asian | 5,760 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34,758 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 37,058 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 34,511 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 29,482 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,767 |
| German | 3,404 |
| Irish | 2,858 |
| Italian | 2,343 |
| English | 2,341 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,350 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,295 |
Language
| English Only | 29,931 |
| Spanish | 19,705 |
| Population 5+ | 54,883 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,583 |
| Population 18+ | 41,914 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| 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 Gilroy, California.