Pacific Grove is a city located in Monterey County California. Pacific Grove has a 2024 population of 14,647. Pacific Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -2.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,087 in 2020.
The average household income in Pacific Grove is $139,959 with a poverty rate of 7.09%. The median age in Pacific Grove is 49.2 years: 49.6 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pacific Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,759 | 77.88% |
| Two or more races | 1,302 | 8.62% |
| Asian | 1,285 | 8.51% |
| Other race | 560 | 3.71% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,860 | 2.15 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Married | 3,209 | 2.83 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Non Family | 2,888 | 1.21 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Female | 516 | 2.85 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Male | 247 | 2.78 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
48.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 398 | 3.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,143 | 9.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,417 | 28.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,340 | 28.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,286 | 10.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 1.1% |
| Some College | 2,109 | 17.84% |
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 | 9,252 | 8,983 | 5,598 |
| Hispanic | 1,130 | 985 | 396 |
| Asian | 953 | 847 | 580 |
| 2+ Races | 702 | 662 | 276 |
| Other Race | 388 | 375 | 151 |
| Black | 107 | 104 | 32 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 9 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,471 | $74,663 | $59,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,684 | $112,917 | $82,105 |
| High School Graduate | $47,400 | $55,871 | $41,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $78,112 | $77,908 | $88,409 |
| Overall | $67,822 | $72,626 | $57,765 |
| Some College | $49,500 | $53,538 | $44,904 |
$67,822
Average Earnings
$72,626
Average Male
$57,765
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.7% of Pacific Grove residents speak only English, while 17.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,082 | 722 | 6.52% |
| Multiple | 1,265 | 203 | 16.05% |
| Asian | 1,273 | 88 | 6.91% |
| Hispanic | 1,645 | 86 | 5.23% |
| Black | 124 | 16 | 12.9% |
| Other | 528 | 16 | 3.03% |
7.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.56%
Male Poverty Rate
8.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pacific Grove is Multiple, with 16.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pacific Grove is Other, with 3.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.87% |
| Some College | 8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.5% |
| Male Employed | 3.15% |
| Female Employed | 2.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $148,438 | $177,945 |
| Households | $102,553 | $139,959 |
| Married Families | $166,130 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,622 | $83,841 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,048
Number of Veterans
918
Male Veterans
130
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 482 |
| First Gulf War | 201 |
| Second Gulf War | 151 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 432 |
| 65 to 74 | 260 |
| 35 to 54 | 194 |
| 55 to 64 | 115 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 895 | 9.09% |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 16.75% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 7.37% |
| Asian | 19 | 2.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
50.76%
Born in Pacific Grove
86.9%
Native Born
13.1%
Foreign Born
4.15%
Non Citizen
8.95%
Naturalized
86.9% of Pacific Grove residents were born in the United States, with 50.76% having been born in California. 4.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,097 | -110 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 14,207 | -110 | -0.77% |
| 2027 | 14,317 | -110 | -0.76% |
| 2026 | 14,427 | -110 | -0.76% |
| 2025 | 14,537 | -110 | -0.75% |
| 2024 | 14,647 | -110 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 14,757 | -109 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 14,866 | -159 | -1.06% |
| 2021 | 15,025 | -62 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 15,087 | -341 | -2.21% |
| 2019 | 15,428 | -65 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 15,493 | -64 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 15,557 | -31 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 15,588 | 66 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 15,522 | 50 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 15,472 | 64 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 15,408 | 77 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 15,331 | 138 | 0.91% |
| 2011 | 15,193 | 120 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 15,073 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,522 | -595 | -3.69% |
| 1990 | 16,117 | 362 | 2.3% |
| 1980 | 15,755 | 2,250 | 16.66% |
| 1970 | 13,505 | 1,384 | 11.42% |
| 1960 | 12,121 | 2,498 | 25.96% |
| 1950 | 9,623 | 3,374 | 53.99% |
| 1940 | 6,249 | 691 | 12.43% |
| 1930 | 5,558 | 2,584 | 86.89% |
| 1920 | 2,974 | 590 | 24.75% |
| 1910 | 2,384 | 973 | 68.96% |
| 1900 | 1,411 | 75 | 5.61% |
| 1890 | 1,336 | -12,761 | -90.52% |