East San Gabriel, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

East San Gabriel is a small city located in California, within Los Angeles County. The total population is 23,410. It ranks as the 317th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in East San Gabriel is 41.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East San Gabriel is $108,677. This is 10% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 35% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $962,200. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East San Gabriel is Asian, making up 55.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (14.2%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (55.3% vs 15.3%).

Education

45.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%. Notably, 17.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East San Gabriel, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.