Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Grand Terrace, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,078

Median Agei

37.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

51.3%6,713

White

34.3%4,489

Asian

5.1%673

Black

4.1%536

Two or More

3.5%461

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.2%161

Other

0.2%23

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%283

High School Diploma

22.7%2,088

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%930

Some College (1+ yr)

17%1,561

Associate's Degree

5.9%540

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%1,591

Master's Degree

9.5%876

Professional Degree

0.4%33

Doctorate

1.2%111

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

28.4%

Graduate+

11.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$517,600

Median Renti

$2,024

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%3,051

Renter-Occupied

35.6%1,685

Total Units

5,069

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%124

$50K–$100K

2.4%72

$100K–$150K

3.1%95

$150K–$200K

1.9%58

$200K–$300K

1.7%53

$300K–$500K

33.3%1,016

$500K–$1M

53.1%1,619

$1M+

0.5%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

154

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

115

$1,500–$2,000

406

$2,000+

830

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%11

2010–2019

4.1%208

2000–2009

7.1%362

1990–1999

5.7%287

1980–1989

27.1%1,373

1970–1979

27.6%1,399

1960–1969

19.7%999

1950–1959

6.6%337

1940–1949

1.7%84

1939 or earlier

0.2%9

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.7%3,253

Electricity

28.4%1,345

No Fuel

2%95

Solar

0.5%22

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,628

Mean Household Incomei

$108,939

Per Capita Incomei

$39,943

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

6,582

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%101

$10K–$15K

2.2%106

$15K–$20K

0.4%21

$20K–$25K

5.4%255

$25K–$30K

1.1%53

$30K–$35K

4.7%223

$35K–$40K

1.7%79

$40K–$45K

0.9%41

$45K–$50K

5.5%260

$50K–$60K

7.3%344

$60K–$75K

10.6%503

$75K–$100K

16.6%785

$100K–$125K

9.2%437

$125K–$150K

9.9%469

$150K–$200K

11.7%554

$200K+

10.7%505

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

100

Avg. Tenant Renti

$685/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers60 homes85% occupied$685/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $83,628/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

68%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

23%

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $67K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,90414.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

727

Philippines

121

Guatemala

105

Germany

India

Canada

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,866

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,144

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

638(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured