Gilroy, California
Gilroy: A city in Santa Clara County, California.
About
Gilroy is a city located in the county of Santa Clara in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 48,821. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 54,831 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Gilroy
| Population | 54,831 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Postal code | 95020 |
| Phone Area Codes | 408 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.06% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.94% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.0058,-121.5683 |
| Altitude | 656 feet / 200 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:35:41 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 10.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 36℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Gilroy is located at 37°0'21"N 121°34'6"W (37.0057800, -121.5682800).
Gilroy map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Gilroy increased by 10.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48,821 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,700 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 50,718 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 51,893 | 2.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,538 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 53,259 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 55,369 | 3.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 57,549 | 3.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 58,588 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 59,032 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 54,831 | -7.66% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Gilroy
1Old City Hall
7410 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States View details
Where to Eat in Gilroy
1Old City Hall Restaurant
7400 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States View details
Phone: +14088423454 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Gilroy
1Gilroy Community Development
7351 Rosanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States View details
Phone: +14088460430
2City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States View details
Phone: +14088460400 | Website available
3City of Gilroy Recreation Division
7351 Rosanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States View details
Phone: +14088460460 | Website available
4City of Gilroy - Planning Division
7351 Rosanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States View details
Phone: +14088460440 | Website available
5Gilroy City Administrator
7351 Rosanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States View details
Phone: +14088460202
6City of Gilroy Corporation Yard
613 Old Gilroy St, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States View details
Phone: +14088460424 | Website available
7Gilroy Business Licenses
7351 Rosanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States View details
Phone: +14088460420
8Christopher High School Aquatics Center
850 Day Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States View details
Website available
9City of Gilroy - City Clerk
7351 Rosanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States View details
Phone: +14088460204 | Website available
People born in Gilroy (16)
People born in Gilroy, including jazz singer Ivie Anderson, boxer Robert Guerrero, politician Charles Gubser, .
More notable people
- Jeff Garcia (American football player) he was born in 24/02/1970
- Chris Gimenez (baseball player from the United States) he was born in 27/12/1982
- Steve Hood (American basketball player) he was born in 04/04/1968
- Francis P. Filice (American biologist and priest) he was born in 19/08/1922
- George W. Milias (American politician) he was born in 20/09/1925
- Kacey Jones (American songwriter) she was born in 27/04/1950
- Maryedith Burrell (American actress) she was born in 20/05/1952
- William Hudson (American actor (1925-1974)) he was born in 24/01/1925
- John Hudson (American actor (1919-1996)) he was born in 24/01/1919
- Caden Conrique (American actor) he was born in 11/06/2001
- Gene Hildebrand (American jockey) he was born in 16/08/1887
- Brianna Van Buren (American MMA fighter) she was born in 04/08/1993
- Eric De La Cerda (United States goalkeeper, born 6/25/2001 – #40 for Reno 1868 FC in 2020) he was born in 25/06/2001
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gilroy, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114938 | Gavilan College | Gilroy (CA) | 95020 |
| 111762 | CET-Watsonville | Watsonville (CA) | 95076 |
| 110334 | Cabrillo College | Aptos (CA) | 95003 |
| 437936 | Carrington College-San Jose | San Jose (CA) | 95138 |
| 111799 | CET-Salinas | Salinas (CA) | 93906 |
Nearby Transit Stations (44)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gilroy, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLY | Gilroy, California | 7250 Monterey Street | BUS |
| MHC | Morgan Hill, California | 17300 Depot Street | RAIL |
| PDL | Prunedale, California | Highway 156 and Highway 101 | BUS |
| SNS | Salinas station | Station Place and Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| SVY | Scotts Valley, California | 246 Kings Village Rd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Gilroy.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gilroy Post Office | Gilroy (CA) | 95020 |
| San Martin Post Office | San Martin (CA) | 95046 |
| Aroma Post Office | Aromas (CA) | 95004 |
| Morgan Hill Post Office | Morgan Hill (CA) | 95037 |
| San Juan Bautista Post Office | San Juan Bautista (CA) | 95045 |
Other cities in Santa Clara County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Clara County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 1,013,616 | The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. |
| Sunnyvale | 151,746 | The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Santa Clara | 131,055 | The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Mountain View | 80,030 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Milpitas | 75,867 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Palo Alto | 67,008 | The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Cupertino | 58,598 | The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Morgan Hill | 45,501 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Campbell | 42,427 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Saratoga | 30,525 | City in Santa Clara County, California, USA |
| Los Altos | 30,281 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| Los Gatos | 30,266 | Incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California |
| Stanford | 13,809 | Private research university located in Stanford, California, United States |
| Los Altos Hills | 8,400 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| East Foothills | 8,269 | Census designated place |
| Monte Sereno | 3,491 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gilroy distances to largest California cities