Gilroy, CA Demographics

A map of Gilroy's Population by Race

Gilroy, California has an estimated population of 59,004, a less than 1% change from the 59,520 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.9% Hispanic, 24.3% White, 9.3% Asian, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gilroy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gilroy has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gilroy, that probability was 59.8% in 2020 and 58.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gilroy is ranked the 161st most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 161st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gilroy's White Population

14,328 residents of Gilroy, or 24.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gilroy is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Gilroy ranks 1224th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilroy's White population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Gilroy's population has decreased from 26.5% to 24.3%.

Gilroy is more White than neighboring Interlaken (15.4% White). Gilroy is less White than neighboring San Martin (44.5% White), Aromas (50.2% White), Morgan Hill (37.3% White), and San Juan Bautista (36.1% White).

Gilroy's Black Population

1,060 residents of Gilroy, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gilroy is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Gilroy ranks 444th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilroy's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of Gilroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Gilroy is more Black than neighboring Aromas (0.4% Black), Interlaken (0.4% Black), and San Juan Bautista (1.1% Black). Gilroy is less Black than neighboring San Martin (3.5% Black), and Morgan Hill (2.8% Black).

Gilroy's Asian Population

5,470 residents of Gilroy, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gilroy is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Gilroy ranks 297th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilroy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Asian residents' share of Gilroy's population has decreased from 10.2% to 9.3%.

Gilroy is more Asian than neighboring San Martin (6.2% Asian), Aromas (0% Asian), Interlaken (0.9% Asian), and San Juan Bautista (0.2% Asian). Gilroy is less Asian than neighboring Morgan Hill (17.1% Asian).

Gilroy's Hispanic Population

34,782 residents of Gilroy, or 58.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gilroy is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Gilroy ranks 344th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilroy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Gilroy's population has increased from 56.5% to 58.9%.

Gilroy is more Hispanic than neighboring San Martin (42.6% Hispanic), Aromas (42.6% Hispanic), Morgan Hill (35.9% Hispanic), and San Juan Bautista (50.8% Hispanic). Gilroy is less Hispanic than neighboring Interlaken (82.2% Hispanic).

Gilroy's Native American/Other Population

683 residents of Gilroy, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gilroy is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Gilroy ranks 1001st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilroy's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gilroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Gilroy is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Martin (0.2% Native American/Other), Aromas (0% Native American/Other), Morgan Hill (0.7% Native American/Other), Interlaken (0.2% Native American/Other), and San Juan Bautista (0.6% Native American/Other).

Gilroy's Multiracial Population

2,681 residents of Gilroy, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gilroy is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Gilroy ranks 1017th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gilroy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Gilroy's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.5%.

Gilroy is more Multiracial than neighboring San Martin (3% Multiracial), and Interlaken (0.9% Multiracial). Gilroy is less Multiracial than neighboring Aromas (6.8% Multiracial), Morgan Hill (6.2% Multiracial), and San Juan Bautista (11.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.