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Aromas, California Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Aromas is 2,700, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has grown modestly in recent years, supported by its rural character and proximity to both the Monterey Peninsula and the San Francisco Bay Area.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Early 1900s
  • County: Monterey County and San Benito County
  • Land area: 4.6 square miles
  • Population density: 587 people per square mile
  • Area code: 831
  • Zip code: 95004

Geography and Location

Aromas is a small, unincorporated community located in both Monterey and San Benito Counties in central California, about 25 miles north of Monterey and 90 miles south of San Francisco. Aromas is nestled in a valley surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, with agriculture being a key part of the local economy. The community has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and dry, warm summers, ideal for farming and outdoor activities. Aromas is known for its rural lifestyle, with many residents working in agriculture or commuting to nearby cities for work. The town is accessible via U.S. Highway 101, which provides easy connections to nearby cities like Gilroy and Salinas. Aromas offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere with access to the natural beauty of California’s Central Coast region, making it an attractive location for those seeking a slower pace of life within reach of urban centers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.3 years
Median household income: $69,145
Median house value: $305,500

Population by Race

Races in Aromas:

  • White Non-Hispanic (69.9%)
  • Hispanic (22.9%)
  • Other race (11.0%)
  • Two or more races (5.6%)
  • American Indian (3.1%)
  • Japanese (1.1%)
  • Filipino (0.9%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (15.5%), English (11.5%), Irish (9.9%), Italian (6.1%), United States (5.1%), Scottish (4.1%).

Elevation: 130 feet

Land area: 4.7 square miles

Map of Aromas, CA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Aromas

  • High school or higher: 89.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 29.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Aromas CDP

  • Never married: 20.9%
  • Now married: 65.8%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

10.9% Foreign born (8.3% Latin America, 1.8% Europe).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Aromas:

  • WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; WATSONVILLE, CA)
  • SAINT LOUISE HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER (about 11 miles; GILROY, CA)
  • NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER (about 13 miles; SALINAS, CA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Aromas:

  • MONTEREY PENINSULA (about 25 miles; MONTEREY, CA; Abbreviation: MRY)
  • NORMAN Y. MINETA SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL (about 38 miles; SAN JOSE, CA; Abbreviation: SJC)
  • MODESTO CITY-CO-HARRY SHAM FLD (about 70 miles; MODESTO, CA; Abbreviation: MOD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Aromas:

  • WATSONVILLE MUNI (about 11 miles; WATSONVILLE, CA; Abbreviation: WVI)
  • SOUTH COUNTY ARPT OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY (about 13 miles; SAN MARTIN, CA; Abbreviation: Q99)
  • FRAZIER LAKE AIRPARK (about 14 miles; HOLLISTER, CA; Abbreviation: 1C9)

Amtrak stations near Aromas:

  • 9 miles: WATSONVILLE (W. LAKE AVE. & RODRIGUEZ ST.) – Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 10 miles: GILROY (7250 MONTEREY HWY.) – Bus Station. Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: SALINAS (11 STATION PLACE). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aromas:

  • GAVILAN COLLEGE (about 11 miles; GILROY, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,791)
  • HARTNELL COLLEGE (about 16 miles; SALINAS, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,003)
  • CABRILLO COLLEGE (about 19 miles; APTOS, CA; Full-time enrollment: 6,638)
  • SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; SAN JOSE, CA; Full-time enrollment: 20,861)
  • SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; SANTA CLARA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 6,229)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-MONTEREY BAY (about 23 miles; SEASIDE, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,383)
  • MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 27 miles; MONTEREY, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,295)

Public primary/middle school in Aromas:

  • AROMAS SCHOOL (Students: 468; Location: 365 VEGA ST.; Grades: KG – 08)

 

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