South San Gabriel, CA Demographics

A map of South San Gabriel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	5,291	4,542	66.8%	57.3%
Hispanic	2,080	2,846	26.3%	35.9%
White	379	362	4.8%	4.6%
Multiracial	115	76	1.5%	1.0%
Native American/Other	34	30	0.4%	0.4%
Black	24	64	0.3%	0.8%

South San Gabriel, California has an estimated population of 7,923, a less than 1% change from the 7,920 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.8% Asian, 26.3% Hispanic, 4.8% White, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of South San Gabriel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South San Gabriel has become considerably 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 South San Gabriel, that probability was 54.0% in 2020 and 48.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South San Gabriel is ranked the 544th 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). South San Gabriel was ranked the 546th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South San Gabriel's White Population

379 residents of South San Gabriel, or 4.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South San Gabriel is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. South San Gabriel ranks 1523rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South San Gabriel's White population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of South San Gabriel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

South San Gabriel is more White than neighboring Rosemead (3.2% White), and South El Monte (3.4% White). South San Gabriel is less White than neighboring Monterey Park (5.5% White), Montebello (6.9% White), and San Gabriel (9.6% White).

South San Gabriel's Black Population

24 residents of South San Gabriel, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South San Gabriel is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. South San Gabriel ranks 840th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South San Gabriel's Black population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Black residents' share of South San Gabriel's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

South San Gabriel is less Black than neighboring Monterey Park (0.6% Black), Montebello (0.7% Black), San Gabriel (1.4% Black), and South El Monte (0.9% Black).

South San Gabriel's Asian Population

5,291 residents of South San Gabriel, or 66.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South San Gabriel is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. South San Gabriel ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South San Gabriel's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Asian residents' share of South San Gabriel's population has increased from 57.3% to 66.8%.

South San Gabriel is more Asian than neighboring Rosemead (65.8% Asian), Monterey Park (64.4% Asian), Montebello (14% Asian), San Gabriel (59.5% Asian), and South El Monte (20.5% Asian).

South San Gabriel's Hispanic Population

2,080 residents of South San Gabriel, or 26.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South San Gabriel is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. South San Gabriel ranks 545th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South San Gabriel's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South San Gabriel's population has decreased from 35.9% to 26.3%.

South San Gabriel is more Hispanic than neighboring San Gabriel (26% Hispanic). South San Gabriel is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosemead (29.1% Hispanic), Monterey Park (26.5% Hispanic), Montebello (76.3% Hispanic), and South El Monte (74.3% Hispanic).

South San Gabriel's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of South San Gabriel, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South San Gabriel is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South San Gabriel ranks 1474th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South San Gabriel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of South San Gabriel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

South San Gabriel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rosemead (0.9% Native American/Other), Monterey Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Montebello (1.1% Native American/Other), San Gabriel (1.5% Native American/Other), and South El Monte (0.5% Native American/Other).

South San Gabriel's Multiracial Population

115 residents of South San Gabriel, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South San Gabriel is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. South San Gabriel ranks 1471st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South San Gabriel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.3%. Multiracial residents' share of South San Gabriel's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

South San Gabriel is more Multiracial than neighboring Rosemead (0.7% Multiracial), Montebello (1.1% Multiracial), and South El Monte (0.4% Multiracial). South San Gabriel is less Multiracial than neighboring Monterey Park (2.5% Multiracial), and San Gabriel (2% 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.