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Garberville

California · 913 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 $21,944. Population has grown 50% since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2011, reaching $547,600. Households here earn about 64% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 156%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
913
+50%vs 2011
vs 610 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
341 / sq mi
+50%vs 2011
vs 228 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+9%vs 2011
vs 36.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4157971K2K2K201020202024Garberville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,944
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $20,529 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,968
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $20,880 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.509 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information38.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing10.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$547,600
+156%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $220,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $691 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.3%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
25.0
+132%vs 2011
vs 10.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(571)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(18)
Diversity Score15.2%(93)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(783)
Black1.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(54)
Asian1.8%(16)
Other1.7%(16)
Diversity Score25.6%(234)
Diversity Score
26
+68%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.0 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 8.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.1%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
Female
57.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garberville, California?

Garberville, California has about 913 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garberville, California?

The typical household in Garberville, California earns about $21,944 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 $547,600, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Garberville, California?

About 7.4% 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 15.1% of people in Garberville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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