Pacific Grove, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Pacific Grove, California is 15,003 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 405th-largest city in California. The median household income is $105,568, the median home value is $1,129,400, and the median age is 50.3.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (15,081 → 14,851).
15,003
Population
5235
People / sq mi
$105,568
Median Income
$1,129,400
Median Home Value
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Pacific Grove covers 2.9 sq mi of land at 5235 people per square mile.
About Pacific Grove, CA
In Pacific Grove, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,129,400. Pacific Grove is a city in California with a population of 15,003.
Households take in a median $105,568, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.9%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,129,400, with typical rent around $2,384.
About 58.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. A solid 18.0% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Pacific Grove — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Pacific Grove city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Pacific Grove city had a population of 15,081 in 2010 and 14,851 in 2024, a -1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,585 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.
14,851
Population (2024)
15,081
Population (2010)
15,585
Peak (2016)
-0.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,081 |
| 2011 | 15,214 |
| 2012 | 15,355 |
| 2013 | 15,435 |
| 2014 | 15,495 |
| 2015 | 15,551 |
| 2016 | 15,585 |
| 2017 | 15,575 |
| 2018 | 15,487 |
| 2019 | 15,413 |
| 2020 | 15,089 |
| 2021 | 15,027 |
| 2022 | 14,922 |
| 2023 | 14,851 |
| 2024 | 14,851 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$105,568
Median Household Income
$66,784
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,129,400
Median Home Value
$2,384
Median Rent
48.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.5%
High School+
58.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
64.7%
Public Transit
18.0%
Work From Home
21.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
33.3%
Foreign Born
83.2%
Non-English at Home
8.5%
Veterans
13.4%
With Disability
96.3%
Health Insurance
96.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 15.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.5% |
| Public Administration | 8.6% |
| Information | 5.6% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Retail Trade | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pacific Grove, California has a population of 15,003 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 405th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Pacific Grove, California is $105,568, with 3.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Pacific Grove, California is $1,129,400, with median monthly rent at $2,384 and a homeownership rate of 48.8%.
The median age in Pacific Grove, California is 50.3 years. The population is 45.5% male and 54.5% female.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (15,081 → 14,851).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.