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Garberville

California · 1,415 residents · 2.68 sq mi
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Garberville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,542. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $387,300. The poverty rate of 42.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,415
−10%since 2023
from 1,568 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
528 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 585 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+12%since 2023
from 37.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4157971K2K2K201020202024Garberville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,542
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $37,760 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,485
+15%since 2023
from $18,754 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+6%since 2023
from 0.395 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade22.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$387,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $418,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,293
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,185 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
−12%since 2023
from 11.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(247)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other7.3%(114)
Diversity Score48.3%(757)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(155)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(99)
Diversity Score38.7%(548)
Diversity Score
39
−20%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+13%since 2023
from 13.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
Female
49.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garberville, California?

Garberville, California has about 1,415 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garberville, California?

The typical household in Garberville, California earns about $39,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garberville, California expensive?

In Garberville, California, the median home is worth about $387,300, and the typical rent is about $1,293 a month.

How educated are people in Garberville, California?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Garberville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garberville, California?

About 42.6% of people in Garberville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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