Grover Beach is a city located in San Luis Obispo County California. Grover Beach has a 2024 population of 12,495. Grover Beach is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,701 in 2020.
The average household income in Grover Beach is $98,068 with a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median age in Grover Beach is 40.3 years: 38.2 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grover Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,443 | 74.02% |
| Two or more races | 2,024 | 15.87% |
| Other race | 618 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 364 | 2.85% |
| Black or African American | 174 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.39% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,140 | 2.47 | 57 | 43 |
| Married | 2,157 | 3.31 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Non Family | 1,860 | 1.2 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Female | 744 | 2.95 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Male | 379 | 2.97 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
3
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
57.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 678 | 7.31% |
| Associates Degree | 730 | 7.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,762 | 18.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,104 | 11.9% |
| High School Graduate | 2,250 | 24.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 616 | 6.64% |
| Some College | 2,140 | 23.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,725 | 5,449 | 1,977 |
| Hispanic | 2,884 | 1,866 | 558 |
| 2+ Races | 1,424 | 977 | 393 |
| Other Race | 436 | 297 | 20 |
| Asian | 336 | 336 | 201 |
| Black | 154 | 154 | 64 |
| Native American | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Islander | 50 | 50 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,399 | $57,799 | $55,122 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,649 | $88,077 | $91,054 |
| High School Graduate | $37,261 | $48,336 | $23,657 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,149 | $29,655 | $16,388 |
| Overall | $44,125 | $45,044 | $42,452 |
| Some College | $44,422 | $43,966 | $45,147 |
$44,125
Average Earnings
$45,044
Average Male
$42,452
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.87% of Grover Beach residents speak only English, while 25.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,617 | 665 | 8.73% |
| Hispanic | 4,195 | 572 | 13.64% |
| Other | 618 | 214 | 34.63% |
| Asian | 362 | 113 | 31.22% |
| Native | 82 | 39 | 47.56% |
10.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.1%
Male Poverty Rate
12.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grover Beach is Native, with 47.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grover Beach is White, with 8.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.3% |
| Some College | 11.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80.65% |
| Female Employed | 7.27% |
| Male Employed | 3.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,559 | $112,276 |
| Households | $80,438 | $98,068 |
| Married Families | $113,630 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,654 | $64,142 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
792
Number of Veterans
762
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 280 |
| Second Gulf War | 236 |
| First Gulf War | 196 |
| Korea | 54 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 332 |
| 65 to 74 | 177 |
| 75+ | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 701 | 9.54% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 4.71% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 3.16% |
| Other Race | 29 | 5.31% |
| Islander | 15 | 30% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.22%
Born in Grover Beach
89.64%
Native Born
10.36%
Foreign Born
4.72%
Non Citizen
5.64%
Naturalized
89.64% of Grover Beach residents were born in the United States, with 72.22% having been born in California. 4.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,238 | -52 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 12,290 | -51 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 12,341 | -51 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 12,392 | -52 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 12,444 | -51 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 12,495 | -52 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 12,547 | -97 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 12,644 | -90 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 12,734 | 33 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 12,701 | -710 | -5.29% |
| 2019 | 13,411 | -85 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 13,496 | -74 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 13,570 | -10 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 13,580 | 56 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 13,524 | 95 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 13,429 | 59 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 13,370 | 84 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 13,286 | 78 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 13,208 | 33 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 13,175 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,067 | 1,411 | 12.11% |
| 1990 | 11,656 | 2,829 | 32.05% |
| 1980 | 8,827 | 2,888 | 48.63% |
| 1970 | 5,939 | 729 | 13.99% |
| 1960 | 5,210 | -7,028 | -57.43% |