Gilroy, CA Demographics

A map of Gilroy's Population by Race

Gilroy, California had a population of 59,520 in 2020. It was 26.5% White, 2.0% Black, 10.2% Asian, 56.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gilroy, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Gilroy is the 161st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gilroy's White Population

15,770 residents of Gilroy identify as White, or 26.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Gilroy slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Gilroy is ranked #1224 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gilroy is more White than neighboring Interlaken (18.7% White). Gilroy is less White than neighboring San Martin (40.5% White), Aromas (49.9% White), Morgan Hill (44% White), and San Juan Bautista (35.2% White).

Gilroy's Black Population

1,174 residents of Gilroy identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gilroy roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Gilroy is ranked #431 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gilroy is more Black than neighboring San Martin (0.5% Black), Aromas (0.6% Black), Interlaken (0.4% Black), and San Juan Bautista (0.7% Black).

Gilroy's Asian Population

6,046 residents of Gilroy identify as Asian, or 10.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gilroy roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Gilroy is ranked #296 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gilroy is more Asian than neighboring San Martin (6.2% Asian), Aromas (2.9% Asian), Interlaken (2.7% Asian), and San Juan Bautista (3.5% Asian). Gilroy is less Asian than neighboring Morgan Hill (14.4% Asian).

Gilroy's Hispanic Population

33,650 residents of Gilroy identify as Hispanic, or 56.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gilroy larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Gilroy is ranked #344 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gilroy is more Hispanic than neighboring San Martin (48% Hispanic), Aromas (40.8% Hispanic), Morgan Hill (33.1% Hispanic), and San Juan Bautista (55.1% Hispanic). Gilroy is less Hispanic than neighboring Interlaken (75.2% Hispanic).

Gilroy's Native American/Other Population

607 residents of Gilroy identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gilroy roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Gilroy is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gilroy is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Martin (0.8% Native American/Other), and Interlaken (0.8% Native American/Other). Gilroy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aromas (1.9% Native American/Other), Morgan Hill (1.2% Native American/Other), and San Juan Bautista (1.6% Native American/Other).

Gilroy's Multiracial Population

2,273 residents of Gilroy identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gilroy roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Gilroy is ranked #1007 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gilroy is more Multiracial than neighboring Interlaken (2.2% Multiracial). Gilroy is less Multiracial than neighboring San Martin (4% Multiracial), Aromas (3.9% Multiracial), and Morgan Hill (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.