Arroyo Grande, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Arroyo Grande, California is 18,412 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 371st-largest city in California. The median household income is $103,258, the median home value is $758,100, and the median age is 45.2.

The population has grown 5.5% since 2010 (17,292 → 18,249).

18,412

Population

3100

People / sq mi

$103,258

Median Income

$758,100

Median Home Value

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Arroyo Grande covers 5.9 sq mi of land at 3100 people per square mile.

About Arroyo Grande, CA

The poverty rate is what most separates Arroyo Grande from the typical city: 2.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 18,412 residents, Arroyo Grande is a city in California.

Median household income is $103,258, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 2.0%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $758,100, with typical rent around $1,890.

About 44.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Around 11.5% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

Arroyo Grande city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Arroyo Grande city had a population of 17,292 in 2010 and 18,249 in 2024, a 5.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,487 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.39%.

Arroyo Grande city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

18,249

Population (2024)

17,292

Population (2010)

18,487

Peak (2021)

0.39%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	17,292	-	-	estimate
2011	17,355	+63	+0.36%	estimate
2012	17,522	+167	+0.96%	estimate
2013	17,696	+174	+0.99%	estimate
2014	17,859	+163	+0.92%	estimate
2015	18,027	+168	+0.94%	estimate
2016	18,051	+24	+0.13%	estimate
2017	18,057	+6	+0.03%	estimate
2018	18,037	-20	-0.11%	estimate
2019	17,976	-61	-0.34%	estimate
2020	18,436	+460	+2.56%	estimate
2021	18,487	+51	+0.28%	estimate
2022	18,384	-103	-0.56%	estimate
2023	18,271	-113	-0.61%	estimate
2024	18,249	-22	-0.12%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	76.5%
Black or African American	0.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$103,258

Median Household Income

$50,203

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$758,100

Median Home Value

$1,890

Median Rent

62.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.8%

High School+

44.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

70.7%

Public Transit

11.5%

Work From Home

23.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

18.8%

Foreign Born

92.6%

Non-English at Home

5.7%

Veterans

15.9%

With Disability

97.9%

Health Insurance

95.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	24.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	14.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	11.0%
Public Administration	9.2%
Construction	8.6%
Manufacturing	7.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.6%
Retail Trade	5.1%
Information	2.5%
Agriculture & Mining	1.4%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arroyo Grande, California has a population of 18,412 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 371st-largest city in California.

The median household income in Arroyo Grande, California is $103,258, with 2.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Arroyo Grande, California is $758,100, with median monthly rent at $1,890 and a homeownership rate of 62.3%.

The median age in Arroyo Grande, California is 45.2 years. The population is 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

The population has grown 5.5% since 2010 (17,292 → 18,249).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.