San Gabriel, CA Demographics

A map of San Gabriel's Population by Race

San Gabriel, California has an estimated population of 38,392, a slight decrease from the 39,568 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.5% Asian, 26.0% Hispanic, 9.6% White, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Gabriel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Gabriel has become more 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 San Gabriel, that probability was 52.9% in 2020 and 56.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Gabriel is ranked the 223rd 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). San Gabriel was ranked the 219th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Gabriel's White Population

3,670 residents of San Gabriel, or 9.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Gabriel is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Gabriel ranks 1463rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Gabriel's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of San Gabriel's population has increased from 8.5% to 9.6%.

San Gabriel is more White than neighboring Rosemead (3.2% White), and Alhambra (9% White). San Gabriel is less White than neighboring East San Gabriel (14.2% White), San Marino (21.8% White), and Temple City (12.1% White).

San Gabriel's Black Population

544 residents of San Gabriel, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Gabriel is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Gabriel ranks 777th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Gabriel's Black population has grown by an estimated 53.2%. Black residents' share of San Gabriel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

San Gabriel is more Black than neighboring Rosemead (0.3% Black), San Marino (0.1% Black), and Temple City (0.5% Black). San Gabriel is less Black than neighboring Alhambra (2.4% Black).

San Gabriel's Asian Population

22,862 residents of San Gabriel, or 59.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Gabriel is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Gabriel ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Gabriel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Asian residents' share of San Gabriel's population has decreased from 63.4% to 59.5%.

San Gabriel is more Asian than neighboring East San Gabriel (55.3% Asian), and Alhambra (50.7% Asian). San Gabriel is less Asian than neighboring Rosemead (65.8% Asian), San Marino (68.1% Asian), and Temple City (63.3% Asian).

San Gabriel's Hispanic Population

9,984 residents of San Gabriel, or 26.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Gabriel is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Gabriel ranks 756th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Gabriel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of San Gabriel's population has increased from 25.0% to 26.0%.

San Gabriel is more Hispanic than neighboring San Marino (5.3% Hispanic), and Temple City (20.9% Hispanic). San Gabriel is less Hispanic than neighboring East San Gabriel (26.4% Hispanic), Rosemead (29.1% Hispanic), and Alhambra (34.9% Hispanic).

San Gabriel's Native American/Other Population

581 residents of San Gabriel, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Gabriel is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Gabriel ranks 1465th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Gabriel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 267.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Gabriel's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.5%.

San Gabriel is more Native American/Other than neighboring East San Gabriel (0.1% Native American/Other), Rosemead (0.9% Native American/Other), San Marino (0% Native American/Other), Alhambra (0.7% Native American/Other), and Temple City (0.5% Native American/Other).

San Gabriel's Multiracial Population

751 residents of San Gabriel, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Gabriel is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Gabriel ranks 1350th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Gabriel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Multiracial residents' share of San Gabriel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

San Gabriel is more Multiracial than neighboring Rosemead (0.7% Multiracial). San Gabriel is less Multiracial than neighboring East San Gabriel (2.7% Multiracial), San Marino (4.6% Multiracial), Alhambra (2.3% Multiracial), and Temple City (2.6% 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.