Pacific Grove, CA Demographics

A map of Pacific Grove's Population by Race

Pacific Grove, California had a population of 15,090 in 2020. It was 70.6% White, 1.1% Black, 6.6% Asian, 14.2% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 6.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pacific Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacific Grove is the 405th most populous. 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).

Pacific Grove's White Population

10,660 residents of Pacific Grove identify as White, or 70.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Pacific Grove considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacific Grove is ranked #555 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pacific Grove is more White than neighboring Monterey (63.1% White), Sand City (50.5% White), and Del Rey Oaks (68.1% White). Pacific Grove is less White than neighboring Del Monte Forest (77.4% White), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (86.7% White).

Pacific Grove's Black Population

168 residents of Pacific Grove identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pacific Grove roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacific Grove is ranked #663 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pacific Grove is more Black than neighboring Del Monte Forest (0.9% Black), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (0.4% Black). Pacific Grove is less Black than neighboring Monterey (2.9% Black), Sand City (4.9% Black), and Del Rey Oaks (1.6% Black).

Pacific Grove's Asian Population

993 residents of Pacific Grove identify as Asian, or 6.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pacific Grove slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacific Grove is ranked #397 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pacific Grove is more Asian than neighboring Sand City (5.8% Asian), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (3.2% Asian). Pacific Grove is less Asian than neighboring Del Monte Forest (10.1% Asian), Monterey (7.8% Asian), and Del Rey Oaks (7.9% Asian).

Pacific Grove's Hispanic Population

2,146 residents of Pacific Grove identify as Hispanic, or 14.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pacific Grove considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacific Grove is ranked #1066 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pacific Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Del Monte Forest (5.7% Hispanic), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (6% Hispanic). Pacific Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Monterey (18.6% Hispanic), Sand City (29.5% Hispanic), and Del Rey Oaks (15.3% Hispanic).

Pacific Grove's Native American/Other Population

189 residents of Pacific Grove identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pacific Grove roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacific Grove is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pacific Grove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Del Monte Forest (0.8% Native American/Other), Carmel-by-the-Sea (0.9% Native American/Other), and Del Rey Oaks (0.9% Native American/Other). Pacific Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monterey (1.5% Native American/Other), and Sand City (2.2% Native American/Other).

Pacific Grove's Multiracial Population

934 residents of Pacific Grove identify as Multiracial, or 6.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pacific Grove roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Pacific Grove is ranked #406 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pacific Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Del Monte Forest (5% Multiracial), Monterey (6.1% Multiracial), and Carmel-by-the-Sea (2.8% Multiracial). Pacific Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring Sand City (7.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.