Arroyo Grande

City in San Luis Obispo County, California

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Arroyo Grande is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 18,441 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grover Beach, 2.0 miles W.

About Arroyo Grande

Arroyo Grande (Spanish for "Big Creek") is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It lies on the Central Coast, about 2 miles (3.2 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean, and is part of the Five Cities area. Its population was 18,441 at the 2020 census.

The Arroyo Grande Valley is within the traditional homeland of the Northern Chumash. The town developed as an agricultural center in the nineteenth century and incorporated in 1911. Its historic downtown, known as the Village, contains museums and a pedestrian suspension bridge over Arroyo Grande Creek. Agriculture, retail and tourism contribute to the local economy.

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Living in Arroyo Grande

Median household income
$102,553
Median home value
$814,200
Median rent
$2,173/mo
Median age
45.8
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Arroyo Grande, CA population

Arroyo Grande had 18,441 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census18,441
Density3,105 per sq mi (1,199 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Arroyo Grande at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Luis Obispo County
TypeCity
Population18,441 (2020)
Land area5.94 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates35.1241° N, 120.5845° W
ZIP code93433
Official websitearroyogrande.org
Census code (GEOID)0602868

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Arroyo Grande

What county is Arroyo Grande in?

Arroyo Grande is in San Luis Obispo County, California.

What is the population of Arroyo Grande, CA?

18,441 people lived in Arroyo Grande at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Arroyo Grande, CA?

The ZIP code of Arroyo Grande is 93433.

What is the elevation of Arroyo Grande?

118 feet (36 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Arroyo Grande?

Grover Beach (2.0 mi), Oceano (2.1 mi), Los Berros (3.7 mi), Callender (5.3 mi), Pismo Beach (5.4 mi).

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