Arroyo Grande, CA

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Arroyo Grande Overview

18,435
TOTAL POPULATION
8,595
MALE POPULATION
9,840
FEMALE POPULATION
87.35
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.49
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$45,578
PER CAPITA INCOME
$123,614
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$99,143
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,611
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,932
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Arroyo Grande

The most populous races in Arroyo Grande are White / Caucasian (14,438 | 78.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2,977 | 16.2%), and Two or more Races (2,667 | 14.5%).
Race in Arroyo Grande
Race# Population% Population
Asian6603.6%
Black / African American900.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific150.1%
Hispanic or Latino2,97716.2%
Native / Alaskan1190.6%
White / Caucasian14,43878.3%
Two or more Races2,66714.5%
Some other Race4462.4%
Total18,435100.0%

Ancestry in Arroyo Grande

The most populous ancestries reported in Arroyo Grande are English (3,445 | 18.7%), German (2,879 | 15.6%), Irish (2,242 | 12.2%), Mexican (2,231 | 12.1%), and Italian (1,536 | 8.3%), together accounting for 66.9% of all Arroyo Grande residents.
Ancestry in Arroyo Grande
Ancestry# Population% Population
American4302.3%
Arab1450.8%
Armenian1130.6%
Austrian1080.6%
Basque460.3%
Belgian120.1%
Belizean400.2%
Bhutanese2351.3%
Blackfeet140.1%
British1250.7%
British West Indian280.2%
Bulgarian690.4%
Burmese270.2%
Canadian680.4%
Central American330.2%
Central American Indian150.1%
Cherokee2901.6%
Chickasaw200.1%
Costa Rican190.1%
Croatian450.2%
Czech1010.5%
Czechoslovakian190.1%
Danish1400.8%
Dutch2401.3%
Eastern European160.1%
Egyptian1220.7%
English3,44518.7%
European5803.2%
Filipino480.3%
Finnish1180.6%
French3762.0%
French Canadian140.1%
German2,87915.6%
Greek2171.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro150.1%
Guatemalan140.1%
Guyanese280.2%
Hungarian880.5%
Indian (Asian)5142.8%
Iranian190.1%
Irish2,24212.2%
Italian1,5368.3%
Korean3642.0%
Luxembourger140.1%
Mexican2,23112.1%
Native Hawaiian310.2%
Northern European1200.6%
Norwegian4732.6%
Pakistani230.1%
Pennsylvania German20.0%
Peruvian120.1%
Polish2641.4%
Portuguese7474.1%
Puerto Rican750.4%
Romanian80.0%
Russian1490.8%
Samoan310.2%
Scandinavian870.5%
Scotch-Irish900.5%
Scottish8524.6%
Slovak100.1%
Slovene240.1%
South American120.1%
Spaniard1801.0%
Spanish4302.3%
Sri Lankan2441.3%
Subsaharan African40.0%
Swedish3612.0%
Swiss1010.5%
Thai930.5%
Ukrainian250.1%
Welsh790.4%
Zimbabwean40.0%
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Immigrants in Arroyo Grande

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Arroyo Grande came from Asia (448 | 2.4%), Europe (321 | 1.7%), Latin America (298 | 1.6%), Central America (235 | 1.3%), and South Eastern Asia (195 | 1.1%), together accounting for 8.1% of all Arroyo Grande residents.
Immigrants in Arroyo Grande
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa40.0%
Armenia20.0%
Asia4482.4%
Australia40.0%
Belgium120.1%
Belize400.2%
Bulgaria880.5%
Canada900.5%
Caribbean70.0%
Central America2351.3%
China1510.8%
Eastern Africa40.0%
Eastern Asia1781.0%
Eastern Europe1290.7%
England560.3%
Europe3211.7%
France540.3%
Germany370.2%
Guatemala140.1%
Hungary160.1%
India540.3%
Iran190.1%
Italy150.1%
Korea270.2%
Latin America2981.6%
Malaysia110.1%
Mexico1811.0%
Northern Europe740.4%
Norway10.0%
Oceania40.0%
Peru560.3%
Philippines780.4%
Russia250.1%
South America560.3%
South Central Asia730.4%
South Eastern Asia1951.1%
Southern Europe150.1%
Taiwan150.1%
Trinidad and Tobago70.0%
Vietnam1060.6%
Western Asia20.0%
Western Europe1030.6%
Zimbabwe40.0%
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Sex and Age in Arroyo Grande

Sex and Age in Arroyo Grande

The most populous age groups in Arroyo Grande are 15 to 19 Years (870 | 10.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (764 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Arroyo Grande
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years248 (2.9%)582 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years366 (4.3%)531 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years578 (6.7%)573 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years870 (10.1%)419 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years643 (7.5%)488 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Years376 (4.4%)560 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years481 (5.6%)475 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Years388 (4.5%)627 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years477 (5.6%)498 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years583 (6.8%)695 (7.1%)
50 to 54 Years472 (5.5%)444 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years741 (8.6%)764 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years561 (6.5%)511 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years618 (7.2%)763 (7.7%)
70 to 74 Years440 (5.1%)644 (6.5%)
75 to 79 Years301 (3.5%)576 (5.9%)
80 to 84 Years184 (2.1%)293 (3.0%)
85 Years and over268 (3.1%)397 (4.0%)
Total8,595 (100.0%)9,840 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Arroyo Grande

Median Family Size in Arroyo Grande

The median family size in Arroyo Grande is 2.95 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,083 | 80.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (424 | 8.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.36 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Arroyo Grande
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,083 (80.2%)3.00
Single Male/Father424 (8.3%)2.36
Single Female/Mother583 (11.5%)3.00
Total Families5,090 (100.0%)2.95

Median Household Size in Arroyo Grande

The median household size in Arroyo Grande is 2.42 persons per household, with single female/mother households (583 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (2,414 | 32.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Arroyo Grande
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,083 (54.4%)3.02
Single Male/Father424 (5.7%)2.90
Single Female/Mother583 (7.8%)3.13
Non-family2,414 (32.2%)1.14
Total Households7,504 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Arroyo Grande

Out of a total of 7,504 households in Arroyo Grande, 5,090 (67.8%) are family households, while 2,414 (32.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,481, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,115.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Arroyo Grande
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,115 (28.2%)
2-Person Households2,481 (33.1%)238 (3.2%)
3-Person Households1,246 (16.6%)61 (0.8%)
4-Person Households828 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households342 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households158 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households35 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,090 (67.8%)2,414 (32.2%)

Female Fertility in Arroyo Grande

Fertility by Age in Arroyo Grande

Average fertility rate in Arroyo Grande is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 121.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Arroyo Grande
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years185 (72.3%)121.0
35 to 50 years71 (27.7%)38.0
Total256 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arroyo Grande

64.1% of women with births (256) in Arroyo Grande are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 49.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arroyo Grande
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years93 (50.3%)92 (49.7%)
35 to 50 years71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total164 (64.1%)92 (35.9%)

Fertility by Education in Arroyo Grande

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Arroyo Grande
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma20 (7.8%)27.0
College or Associate's Degree106 (41.4%)90.0
Bachelor's Degree86 (33.6%)82.0
Graduate Degree44 (17.2%)98.0
Total256 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arroyo Grande

35.9% of women with births in Arroyo Grande are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 54.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arroyo Grande
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree78 (73.6%)28 (26.4%)
Bachelor's Degree39 (45.4%)47 (54.6%)
Graduate Degree27 (61.4%)17 (38.6%)
Total164 (64.1%)92 (35.9%)

Income in Arroyo Grande

Income Overview in Arroyo Grande

Per Capita Income in Arroyo Grande is $45,578, while median incomes of families and households are $123,614 and $99,143 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income18,435$45,578
Median Family Income5,090$123,614
Mean Family Income5,090$133,659
Median Household Income7,504$99,143
Mean Household Income7,504$111,161
Income Deficit5,090$9,611
Wage / Income Gap (%)18,43533.29%
Wage / Income Gap ($)18,43566.71¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index18,4350.40

Earnings by Sex in Arroyo Grande

Average Earnings in Arroyo Grande are $49,371, $58,496 for men and $39,022 for women, a difference of 33.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Arroyo Grande
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,081 (53.9%)$58,496
Female4,350 (46.1%)$39,022
Total9,431 (100.0%)$49,371

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arroyo Grande

The most common earnings brackets in Arroyo Grande are $100,000+ for men (1,307 | 25.7%) and $100,000+ for women (739 | 17.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arroyo Grande
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less234 (4.6%)236 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99970 (1.4%)323 (7.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499128 (2.5%)214 (4.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999137 (2.7%)90 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49990 (1.8%)78 (1.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99934 (0.7%)220 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499127 (2.5%)97 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99935 (0.7%)55 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49926 (0.5%)118 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999303 (6.0%)77 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999204 (4.0%)226 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999233 (4.6%)188 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999142 (2.8%)307 (7.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999106 (2.1%)230 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999154 (3.0%)271 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999271 (5.3%)60 (1.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999401 (7.9%)305 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999346 (6.8%)205 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999733 (14.4%)311 (7.1%)
$100,000+1,307 (25.7%)739 (17.0%)
Total5,081 (100.0%)4,350 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arroyo Grande

Average earnings in Arroyo Grande are $76,196 for men and $45,694 for women, a difference of 40.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,857, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,719. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,827, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,622.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arroyo Grande
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,719$0
High School Diploma$57,389$40,893
College or Associate's Degree$72,368$26,622
Bachelor's Degree$91,857$59,913
Graduate Degree$71,364$75,827
Total$76,196$45,694

Family Income in Arroyo Grande

Family Income Brackets in Arroyo Grande

According to the Arroyo Grande family income data, there are 1,451 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.5% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 61 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Arroyo Grande
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000611.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991172.3%
$15,000 to $24,999611.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991633.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992294.5%
$50,000 to $74,99961112.0%
$75,000 to $99,99956511.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,45128.5%
$150,000 to $199,99999319.5%
$200,000+83516.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arroyo Grande

6-person families (151 | 3.0%) account for the highest median family income in Arroyo Grande with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (2,615 | 51.4%) have the highest median income of $57,520 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arroyo Grande
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,615 (51.4%)$115,041
3-Person Families1,256 (24.7%)$147,644
4-Person Families742 (14.6%)$127,857
5-Person Families306 (6.0%)$119,167
6-Person Families151 (3.0%)$250,001
7+ Person Families20 (0.4%)$0
Total5,090 (100.0%)$123,614

Family Income by Number of Earners in Arroyo Grande

The median family income in Arroyo Grande is $123,614, with families comprising 3+ earners (599) having the highest median family income of $166,058, while families with no earners (998) have the lowest median family income of $65,625, accounting for 11.8% and 19.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Arroyo Grande
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners998 (19.6%)$65,625
1 Earner1,293 (25.4%)$110,313
2 Earners2,200 (43.2%)$148,596
3+ Earners599 (11.8%)$166,058
Total5,090 (100.0%)$123,614

Household Income in Arroyo Grande

Household Income Brackets in Arroyo Grande

With 1,673 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Arroyo Grande, accounting for 22.3% of all households. In contrast, only 203 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Arroyo Grande
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002633.5%
$10,000 to $14,9992032.7%
$15,000 to $24,9995106.8%
$25,000 to $34,9993234.3%
$35,000 to $49,9996388.5%
$50,000 to $74,99995312.7%
$75,000 to $99,99990012.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,67322.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991,14115.2%
$200,000+90812.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Arroyo Grande

The median household income in Arroyo Grande is $99,143, with the highest median household income of $124,539 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,577 households (34.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 251 households (3.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Arroyo Grande
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years251 (3.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,917 (25.6%)$104,721
45 to 64 Years2,577 (34.3%)$124,539
65+ Years2,759 (36.8%)$59,010
Total7,504 (100.0%)$99,143

Poverty in Arroyo Grande

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arroyo Grande

With 4.2% poverty level for males and 7.6% for females among the residents of Arroyo Grande, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 45 males (10.4%) and 28 females (40.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arroyo Grande
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)60 (11.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)29 (31.9%)
6 to 11 Years45 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)28 (40.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years48 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years50 (5.8%)143 (13.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)31 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years96 (9.1%)66 (5.8%)
55 to 64 Years53 (4.1%)226 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years47 (4.5%)66 (4.7%)
75 Years and over23 (3.1%)87 (7.3%)
Total362 (4.2%)736 (7.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arroyo Grande

According to the poverty statistics in Arroyo Grande, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arroyo Grande
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years248 (100.0%)466 (88.6%)
5 Years120 (100.0%)62 (68.1%)
6 to 11 Years387 (89.6%)609 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years392 (100.0%)404 (100.0%)
15 Years114 (100.0%)42 (60.0%)
16 and 17 Years323 (100.0%)230 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,028 (95.5%)607 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years807 (94.2%)892 (86.2%)
35 to 44 Years865 (100.0%)1,094 (97.2%)
45 to 54 Years958 (90.9%)1,072 (94.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,249 (95.9%)1,041 (82.2%)
65 to 74 Years999 (95.5%)1,341 (95.3%)
75 Years and over709 (96.9%)1,102 (92.7%)
Total8,199 (95.8%)8,962 (92.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arroyo Grande

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Arroyo Grande show that 3.4% or 137 of the total 4,083 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.3%, comprising of 111 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arroyo Grande
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,463 (95.7%)111 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children1,288 (98.0%)26 (2.0%)
3 or 4 Children195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,946 (96.6%)137 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arroyo Grande

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arroyo Grande
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)14 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)64 (18.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)78 (13.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Arroyo Grande

The poverty data for Arroyo Grande shows that 137 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 78 of the single-parent households (7.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 111 households (4.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 household (11.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Arroyo Grande
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children111 (4.3%)14 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children26 (2.0%)64 (11.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total137 (3.4%)78 (7.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Arroyo Grande

Employment by Class of Employer in Arroyo Grande

Among the 8,575 employed individuals in Arroyo Grande, private company employees (5,416 | 63.2%), local government employees (890 | 10.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (746 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Arroyo Grande
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,41663.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6157.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7468.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations3293.8%
Local Government Employees89010.4%
State Government Employees5136.0%
Federal Government Employees520.6%
Unpaid Family Workers140.2%
Total8,575100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Arroyo Grande

According to the labor force statistics for Arroyo Grande, out of the total population over 16 years of age (15,373), 58.1% or 8,932 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 197 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 85.3% or 1,871 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.3% or 75 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Arroyo Grande
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years646 (58.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years905 (80.0%)7 (0.8%)
25 to 29 Years694 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years747 (78.1%)8 (1.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,650 (82.9%)26 (1.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,871 (85.3%)45 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,187 (78.9%)75 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years656 (61.2%)21 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years537 (21.8%)17 (3.2%)
75 Years and over42 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,932 (58.1%)197 (2.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arroyo Grande

According to labor force statistics for Arroyo Grande, 78.7% of individuals (6,810) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,653) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 177 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.4% or 2,949 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.3% or 97 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arroyo Grande
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School253 (61.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,316 (70.8%)56 (3.0%)
College / Associate Degree2,288 (78.1%)47 (1.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,949 (85.4%)114 (3.3%)
Total6,810 (78.7%)225 (2.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Arroyo Grande

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arroyo Grande are Management (1,119 | 12.8%), Community & Social Service (898 | 10.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (578 | 6.6%), Business & Financial (541 | 6.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (507 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Arroyo Grande

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arroyo Grande, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (87.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (82.3%), and Community & Social Service (65.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Arroyo Grande
OccupationMaleFemale
Management473 (42.3%)646 (57.7%)
Business & Financial275 (50.8%)266 (49.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science464 (80.3%)114 (19.7%)
Computers & Mathematics265 (87.7%)37 (12.2%)
Architecture & Engineering150 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science49 (38.9%)77 (61.1%)
Community & Social Service 314 (35.0%)584 (65.0%)
Education, Arts & Media41 (17.7%)191 (82.3%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library180 (35.5%)327 (64.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment93 (73.2%)34 (26.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating185 (37.8%)305 (62.2%)
Health Technologists121 (41.0%)174 (59.0%)
Total (Category)1,711 (47.2%)1,915 (52.8%)
Total (Overall)4,867 (55.7%)3,863 (44.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Arroyo Grande are Food Preparation & Serving (635 | 7.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (376 | 4.3%), Security & Protection (320 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (275 | 3.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (209 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Arroyo Grande

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Arroyo Grande, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (93.1%), and Law Enforcement (80.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (87.6%), Healthcare Support (76.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (32.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Arroyo Grande
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support38 (23.6%)123 (76.4%)
Security & Protection298 (93.1%)22 (6.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention209 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement89 (80.2%)22 (19.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving427 (67.2%)208 (32.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance300 (79.8%)76 (20.2%)
Personal Care & Service34 (12.4%)241 (87.6%)
Total (Category)1,097 (62.1%)670 (37.9%)
Total (Overall)4,867 (55.7%)3,863 (44.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Arroyo Grande are Office & Administration (1,283 | 14.7%), and Sales & Related (677 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Arroyo Grande

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Arroyo Grande
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related367 (54.2%)310 (45.8%)
Office & Administration457 (35.6%)826 (64.4%)
Total (Category)824 (42.0%)1,136 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)4,867 (55.7%)3,863 (44.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Arroyo Grande are Construction & Extraction (711 | 8.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (225 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Arroyo Grande

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Arroyo Grande
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction681 (95.8%)30 (4.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)906 (96.8%)30 (3.2%)
Total (Overall)4,867 (55.7%)3,863 (44.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Arroyo Grande are Production (217 | 2.5%), Material Moving (148 | 1.7%), and Transportation (76 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Arroyo Grande

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Arroyo Grande
OccupationMaleFemale
Production161 (74.2%)56 (25.8%)
Transportation68 (89.5%)8 (10.5%)
Material Moving100 (67.6%)48 (32.4%)
Total (Category)329 (74.6%)112 (25.4%)
Total (Overall)4,867 (55.7%)3,863 (44.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Arroyo Grande

Employment Industries in Arroyo Grande

The major employment industries in Arroyo Grande include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,292 | 14.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,194 | 13.7%), Public Administration (836 | 9.6%), Educational Services (704 | 8.1%), and Construction (698 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Arroyo Grande

Employment Industries by Sex in Arroyo Grande

The Arroyo Grande industries that see more men than women are Utilities (92.4%), Administrative & Support (87.5%), and Construction (84.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.4%), Finance & Insurance (80.1%), and Wholesale Trade (77.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Arroyo Grande
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting17 (34.7%)32 (65.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction592 (84.8%)106 (15.2%)
Manufacturing510 (74.3%)176 (25.7%)
Wholesale Trade42 (23.0%)141 (77.0%)
Retail Trade409 (70.5%)171 (29.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing54 (58.1%)39 (41.9%)
Utilities355 (92.4%)29 (7.5%)
Information66 (40.2%)98 (59.8%)
Finance & Insurance30 (19.9%)121 (80.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing80 (46.2%)93 (53.8%)
Professional & Scientific367 (64.5%)202 (35.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support252 (87.5%)36 (12.5%)
Educational Services252 (35.8%)452 (64.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance253 (19.6%)1,039 (80.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation28 (58.3%)20 (41.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services672 (56.3%)522 (43.7%)
Public Administration594 (71.1%)242 (28.9%)
Total4,867 (55.7%)3,863 (44.3%)

Education in Arroyo Grande

School Enrollment in Arroyo Grande

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,270 students in Arroyo Grande are college / undergraduate (1,146 | 26.8%), high school (1,004 | 23.5%), and middle school (997 | 23.4%).
School Enrollment in Arroyo Grande
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2295.4%
Kindergarten1984.6%
Elementary School58513.7%
Middle School99723.4%
High School1,00423.5%
College / Undergraduate1,14626.8%
Graduate / Professional1112.6%
Total4,270100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arroyo Grande

Out of a total of 4,270 students who are enrolled in schools in Arroyo Grande, 491 (11.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,779 (88.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 154 (95.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 391 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arroyo Grande
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds8 (4.9%)154 (95.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old780 (92.9%)60 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,044 (90.7%)107 (9.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds687 (93.2%)50 (6.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds391 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds543 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds71 (49.0%)74 (51.0%)
35 Years and over255 (84.7%)46 (15.3%)
Total3,779 (88.5%)491 (11.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arroyo Grande

Business (592 | 10.6%), liberal arts & history (569 | 10.2%), science & technology (541 | 9.7%), education (475 | 8.5%), and bio, nature & agricultural (442 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 5,579 individuals in Arroyo Grande who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arroyo Grande
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3436.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4427.9%
Physical & Health Sciences1512.7%
Psychology3606.5%
Social Sciences4197.5%
Engineering3025.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies791.4%
Science & Technology5419.7%
Business59210.6%
Education4758.5%
Literature & Languages1632.9%
Liberal Arts & History56910.2%
Visual & Performing Arts3766.7%
Communications3786.8%
Arts & Humanities3897.0%
Total5,579100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Arroyo Grande

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arroyo Grande

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Arroyo Grande are males with 2 vehicles (1,778, accounting for 36.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,227, making up 47.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arroyo Grande
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle52 (1.1%)23 (0.6%)
1 Vehicle541 (11.2%)673 (18.1%)
2 Vehicles1,778 (36.8%)1,227 (33.0%)
3 Vehicles1,583 (32.7%)1,048 (28.2%)
4 Vehicles739 (15.3%)680 (18.3%)
5 or more Vehicles144 (3.0%)69 (1.8%)
Total4,837 (100.0%)3,720 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Arroyo Grande

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Arroyo Grande are 20 to 24 minutes (1,309 commuters, 17.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,308 commuters, 17.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (1,264 commuters, 16.5%).
Commute Time in Arroyo Grande
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2843.7%
5 to 9 Minutes1,30817.1%
10 to 14 Minutes1,26416.5%
15 to 19 Minutes1,13214.8%
20 to 24 Minutes1,30917.1%
25 to 29 Minutes6118.0%
30 to 34 Minutes84111.0%
35 to 39 Minutes720.9%
40 to 44 Minutes861.1%
45 to 59 Minutes4996.5%
60 to 89 Minutes320.4%
90 or more Minutes2333.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Arroyo Grande

The most common commute times in Arroyo Grande are 20 to 24 minutes (828 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (766 commuters, 23.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Arroyo Grande
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes110 (2.5%)174 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes542 (12.5%)766 (23.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes820 (18.9%)444 (13.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes603 (13.9%)529 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes828 (19.0%)481 (14.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes307 (7.1%)304 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes485 (11.2%)356 (10.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes58 (1.3%)14 (0.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes28 (0.6%)58 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes382 (8.8%)117 (3.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes17 (0.4%)15 (0.4%)
90 or more Minutes171 (3.9%)62 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arroyo Grande

The most frequent times of departure to work in Arroyo Grande are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (795, 18.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (652, 19.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arroyo Grande
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM131 (3.0%)72 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM70 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM335 (7.7%)68 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM399 (9.2%)76 (2.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM432 (9.9%)216 (6.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM719 (16.5%)216 (6.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM795 (18.3%)652 (19.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM336 (7.7%)525 (15.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM186 (4.3%)520 (15.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM286 (6.6%)444 (13.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM30 (0.7%)168 (5.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM22 (0.5%)5 (0.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM417 (9.6%)176 (5.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM193 (4.4%)182 (5.5%)
Total4,351 (100.0%)3,320 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Arroyo Grande

Occupancy by Ownership in Arroyo Grande

Of the total 7,504 dwellings in Arroyo Grande, owner-occupied units account for 4,708 (62.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,796 (37.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Arroyo Grande
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,70862.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,79637.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,504100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Arroyo Grande

Occupancy by Household Size in Arroyo Grande
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,11528.2%
2-Person Household2,71936.2%
3-Person Household1,30717.4%
4+ Person Household1,36318.2%
Total Housing Units7,504100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arroyo Grande

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arroyo Grande
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,135 (53.7%)980 (46.3%)
2-Person Household1,892 (69.6%)827 (30.4%)
3-Person Household705 (53.9%)602 (46.1%)
4+ Person Household976 (71.6%)387 (28.4%)
Total Housing Units4,708 (62.7%)2,796 (37.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arroyo Grande

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arroyo Grande
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School179 (78.8%)48 (21.1%)
High School Diploma576 (43.9%)736 (56.1%)
College/Associate Degree1,405 (50.5%)1,378 (49.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,548 (80.1%)634 (19.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arroyo Grande

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arroyo Grande
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,11314.8%
35 to 44 Years1,05514.1%
45 to 54 Years1,02513.7%
55 to 64 Years1,55220.7%
65 to 74 Years1,51120.1%
75 to 84 Years83611.1%
85 Years and Over4125.5%
Total7,504100.0%

Housing Finances in Arroyo Grande

Median Income by Occupancy in Arroyo Grande

Median Income by Occupancy in Arroyo Grande
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,708 (62.7%)$116,066
Renter-Occupied2,796 (37.3%)$71,929
Average7,504 (100.0%)$99,143

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arroyo Grande

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arroyo Grande
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00086 (1.8%)112 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99961 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999115 (2.4%)84 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99951 (1.1%)191 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999110 (2.3%)162 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999218 (4.6%)107 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999266 (5.7%)373 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999539 (11.5%)415 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999584 (12.4%)314 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,187 (25.2%)483 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more1,491 (31.7%)555 (19.9%)
Total4,708 (100.0%)2,796 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arroyo Grande

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arroyo Grande
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300269 (5.7%)7 (0.3%)
$300 to $499307 (6.5%)117 (4.2%)
$500 to $799605 (12.9%)16 (0.6%)
$800 to $999310 (6.6%)17 (0.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499502 (10.7%)744 (26.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999347 (7.4%)465 (16.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499539 (11.5%)624 (22.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999710 (15.1%)310 (11.1%)
$3,000 or more1,119 (23.8%)419 (15.0%)
Total4,708 (100.0%)2,796 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Arroyo Grande

Housing Structures in Arroyo Grande

Housing Structures in Arroyo Grande
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,99666.6%
Single Unit, Attached75810.1%
2 Unit Apartments1071.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1201.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2323.1%
10 or more Apartments80810.8%
Mobile Home / Other4836.4%
Total7,504100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arroyo Grande

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arroyo Grande
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,777 (75.6%)1,219 (24.4%)
Single Unit, Attached347 (45.8%)411 (54.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments18 (15.0%)102 (85.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments26 (11.2%)206 (88.8%)
10 or more Apartments71 (8.8%)737 (91.2%)
Mobile Home / Other469 (97.1%)14 (2.9%)
Total4,708 (62.7%)2,796 (37.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arroyo Grande

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arroyo Grande
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room19 (0.4%)50 (1.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms69 (1.5%)885 (31.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,607 (34.1%)1,145 (40.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,117 (45.0%)476 (17.0%)
8 or more Rooms896 (19.0%)240 (8.6%)
Total4,708 (100.0%)2,796 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arroyo Grande

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arroyo Grande
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,915 (83.2%)1,649 (59.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas26 (0.5%)44 (1.6%)
Electricity636 (13.5%)1,095 (39.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels85 (1.8%)8 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used46 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,708 (100.0%)2,796 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Arroyo Grande

Household Vehicle Usage in Arroyo Grande
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle111 (2.4%)194 (6.9%)
1 Vehicle1,084 (23.0%)1,137 (40.7%)
2 Vehicles2,092 (44.4%)686 (24.5%)
3 or more Vehicles1,421 (30.2%)779 (27.9%)
Total4,708 (100.0%)2,796 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Arroyo Grande

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Arroyo Grande

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7202,988
Median Property Value$690,500$739,200
Median Household Income$75,360$1,202
Monthly Housing Costs$655$1,119
Real Estate Taxes$3,908$10

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arroyo Grande

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arroyo Grande
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009 (0.5%)39 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99981 (4.7%)31 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99963 (3.7%)33 (1.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999518 (30.1%)258 (8.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999248 (14.4%)1,184 (39.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999493 (28.7%)967 (32.4%)
$1,000,000 or more308 (17.9%)476 (15.9%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)2,988 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arroyo Grande

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arroyo Grande
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00093 (5.4%)41 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999186 (10.8%)54 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999135 (7.9%)90 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999125 (7.3%)83 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999301 (17.5%)141 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999303 (17.6%)238 (8.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999288 (16.7%)281 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more289 (16.8%)899 (30.1%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)2,988 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arroyo Grande

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arroyo Grande
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x45 (2.6%)130,978 (4,383.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x115 (6.7%)83 (2.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x99 (5.8%)262 (8.8%)
4.0x or more1,415 (82.3%)365 (12.2%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)2,988 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arroyo Grande

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arroyo Grande
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800148 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49981 (4.7%)60 (2.0%)
$800 to $1,4991,227 (71.3%)92 (3.1%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)2,988 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Arroyo Grande

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arroyo Grande

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arroyo Grande
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years868 (83.4%)173 (16.6%)
6 to 18 Years2,946 (99.3%)22 (0.7%)
19 to 25 Years1,314 (90.8%)133 (9.2%)
26 to 34 Years1,614 (93.6%)111 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,899 (95.4%)91 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,016 (92.0%)176 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,459 (95.7%)110 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,453 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,921 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,490 (95.5%)816 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arroyo Grande

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arroyo Grande
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born868 (83.4%)173 (16.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,946 (99.3%)22 (0.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,314 (90.8%)133 (9.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arroyo Grande

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arroyo Grande
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,072 (86.2%)171 (13.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,548 (98.5%)23 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,822 (96.8%)61 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,098 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over10,794 (95.1%)556 (4.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arroyo Grande

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arroyo Grande
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6291 (28.0%)607 (58.3%)
6 to 18 Years489 (16.5%)2,535 (85.4%)
19 to 25 Years205 (14.2%)1,109 (76.6%)
25 to 34 Years293 (17.0%)1,386 (80.3%)
35 to 44 Years232 (11.7%)1,700 (85.4%)
45 to 54 Years232 (10.6%)1,811 (82.6%)
55 to 64 Years370 (14.4%)2,191 (85.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,349 (95.8%)1,397 (57.0%)
75 Years and over1,914 (99.6%)1,284 (66.8%)
Total6,375 (34.8%)14,020 (76.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arroyo Grande

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arroyo Grande
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years83 (6.0%)55 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years183 (9.5%)184 (11.2%)
35 to 64 Years245 (7.6%)484 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years256 (24.5%)539 (38.3%)
75 Years and over324 (44.3%)566 (47.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Arroyo Grande

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Arroyo Grande: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (1.5%)18 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years97 (3.0%)73 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years139 (13.3%)67 (4.8%)
75 Years and over224 (30.6%)212 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Arroyo Grande: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (0.7%)71 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years44 (1.4%)120 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years99 (9.5%)13 (0.9%)
75 Years and over46 (6.3%)117 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Arroyo Grande: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years69 (5.0%)55 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years113 (5.9%)91 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years112 (3.5%)248 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years47 (4.5%)35 (2.5%)
75 Years and over54 (7.4%)116 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Arroyo Grande: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (2.0%)92 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years31 (1.0%)332 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years133 (12.7%)463 (32.9%)
75 Years and over206 (28.1%)347 (29.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Arroyo Grande: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (0.2%)92 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years21 (0.6%)203 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years50 (4.8%)116 (8.2%)
75 Years and over33 (4.5%)129 (10.8%)

Technology Access in Arroyo Grande

Computing Device Access in Arroyo Grande

Computing Device Access in Arroyo Grande
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,55487.3%
Smartphone6,69889.3%
Tablet5,15168.6%
No Computing Device4415.9%
Total7,504100.0%

Internet Access in Arroyo Grande

Internet Access in Arroyo Grande
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet180.2%
Broadband Home5,83877.8%
Cellular Data Only7039.4%
Satellite Internet5216.9%
No Internet75610.1%
Total7,504100.0%

Arroyo Grande Summary

Arroyo Grande is a city located in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. The population was 17,716 at the 2010 census, up from 13,254 at the 2000 census. Arroyo Grande is located on the Pacific Ocean about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, at an elevation of 85 feet (26 m).

History

Arroyo Grande was founded in 1875 by pioneers who were attracted to the area by the fertile soil and abundant water. The town was originally called "La Cañada de los Osos" (The Canyon of the Bears) because of the large number of bears that roamed the area. The name was later changed to Arroyo Grande, which means "big creek" in Spanish.
The town was incorporated in 1911 and has since grown to become a thriving community. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including agriculture, tourism, and light manufacturing.

Geography

Arroyo Grande is located at 35°10′17″N 120°35′25″W (35.171445, -120.590278). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km2), of which, 5.6 square miles (14.6 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) of it (1.45%) is water.
The city is located on the Pacific Coast, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is bordered by the cities of Grover Beach to the north and Pismo Beach to the south.

Economy

Arroyo Grande is a diverse and vibrant community with a strong economy. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including agriculture, tourism, and light manufacturing.
Agriculture is a major part of the local economy. The city is home to a number of farms and ranches, including vegetable farms, vineyards, and cattle ranches. The city is also home to a number of wineries and tasting rooms.
Tourism is also an important part of the local economy. The city is home to a number of attractions, including the Heritage House Museum, the Arroyo Grande Village, and the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 13,254 people, 5,072 households, and 3,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,341.2 people per square mile (902.3/km2). There were 5,272 housing units at an average density of 937.2 per square mile (362.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 14.2% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.2% of the population.
There were 5,072 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,837, and the median income for a family was $51,845. Males had a median income of $37,841 versus $27,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Arroyo Grande?
Total Population of Arroyo Grande is 18,435.
What is the Total Male Population of Arroyo Grande?
Total Male Population of Arroyo Grande is 8,595.
What is the Total Female Population of Arroyo Grande?
Total Female Population of Arroyo Grande is 9,840.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Arroyo Grande?
There are 87.35 Males per 100 Females in Arroyo Grande.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Arroyo Grande?
There are 114.49 Females per 100 Males in Arroyo Grande.
What is the Median Population Age in Arroyo Grande?
Median Population Age in Arroyo Grande is 45.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Arroyo Grande
Average Family Size in Arroyo Grande is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Arroyo Grande
Average Household Size in Arroyo Grande is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Arroyo Grande?
Per Capita income in Arroyo Grande is $45,578.
What is the Median Family Income in Arroyo Grande?
Median Family Income in Arroyo Grande is $123,614.
What is the Median Household income in Arroyo Grande?
Median Household Income in Arroyo Grande is $99,143.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Arroyo Grande?
Income or Wage Gap in Arroyo Grande is 33.3%.
Women in Arroyo Grande earn 66.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Arroyo Grande?
Family Income Deficit in Arroyo Grande is $9,611.
Families that are below poverty line in Arroyo Grande earn $9,611 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Arroyo Grande?
Inequality or Gini Index in Arroyo Grande is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Arroyo Grande?
There are 8,932 People in the Labor Forcein in Arroyo Grande.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Arroyo Grande?
58.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Arroyo Grande.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Arroyo Grande?
Unemployment Rate in Arroyo Grande is 2.2%.