Pacific Grove offers an unparalleled quality of life. Sharing borders with the Monterey Bay, City of Monterey, Pacific Ocean, and the Del Monte Forest, our town offers breathtaking views and recreational activities. The City provides services to the community including: a monarch butterfly habitat sanctuary; sandy beaches; the oldest continuously-operating lighthouse on the west coast; excellent emergency, fire, and ocean rescue services; the lowest crime rate of any city in Monterey County; an award-winning natural history museum; and a nationally-recognized 18-hole golf course. We are known for our small-town hospitality and friendliness in a place we simply call "P.G."
More information about Pacific Grove and its origins can be found at
The Monterey County Historical Society website and the
Library Local History Page.
Age
CATEGORY |
POPULATION |
PERCENTAGE |
Under 15 years |
1,999 |
13.29% |
15-24 years |
1,468 |
9.76% |
25-34 years |
1,713 |
11.39% |
35-44 years |
1,753 |
11.65% |
45-54 years |
2,198 |
14.61% |
55-64 years |
2,666 |
17.72% |
65 and over |
3,244 |
21.57% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census
Education
CATEGORY |
POPULATION |
PERCENTAGE |
Elementary School |
107 |
.9% |
Some High School |
418 |
3.5% |
High School Graduate |
1,933 |
16.2% |
Some College (no degree) |
2,482 |
20.8% |
Associate Degree |
978 |
8.2% |
Bachelor's Degree |
3,460 |
29.0% |
Graduate Degree |
2,553 |
21.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 5-Year American Community Survey estimates
Housing
Pacific Grove is known for over 1,200 historic homes. A large percentage of housing structures built were constructed prior to 1939.
YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT |
# STRUCTURES |
PERCENTAGE |
2010- |
33 |
0.4% |
2000 to 2009 |
256 |
3.1% |
1990 to 1999 |
253 |
3.1% |
1980 to 1989 |
471 |
5.7% |
1970 to 1979 |
1,134 |
13.8% |
1960 to 1969 |
1,265 |
15.3% |
1950 to 1959 |
1,452 |
17.6% |
1940 to 1949 |
903 |
11.0% |
1939 or earlier |
2,475 |
30.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 5-Year American Community Survey estimates
Population
POPULATION BY YEAR |
|
2015 |
15,388 |
2014 |
15,394 |
2013 |
15,367 |
2012 |
15,226 |
2011 |
15,108 |
2010 |
15,041 |
2009 |
14,935 |
2008 |
14,874 |
2007 |
14,879 |
2006 |
14,905 |
2005 |
15,155 |
2004 |
15,577 |
2003 |
15,504 |
2002 |
15,502 |
2001 |
15,441 |
2000 |
15,522 |
1999 |
15,500 |
1998 |
15,600 |
1997 |
15,500 |
1996 |
15,700 |
1995 |
16,850 |
1994 |
16,800 |
1993 |
16,100 |
1992 |
16,100 |
1991 |
16,000 |
1990 |
16,117 |
1989 |
16,100 |
1988 |
16,100 |
1987 |
16,000 |
1986 |
15,950 |
1985 |
16,000 |
1984 |
16,000 |
1983 |
16,050 |
1982 |
15,950 |
1981 |
15,950 |
1980 |
15,850 |
1979 |
16,050 |
1978 |
16,200 |
1977 |
16,400 |
1976 |
16,700 |
1975 |
16,500 |
1974 |
16,150 |
1973 |
16,600 |
1972 |
15,400 |
1971 |
14,300 |
1970 |
13,505 |
1960 |
12,121 |
1950 |
9,623 |
1940 |
6,249 |
1930 |
5,558 |
1920 |
2,974 |
1910 |
2,384 |
1900 |
1,411 |
1890 |
1,336 |
City of Pacific Grove Incorporated: July 1889
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, California Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit