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Garberville

California · 818 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 $25,357. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $355,900. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
818
−10%since 2019
from 913 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
305 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 341 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+38%since 2019
from 31.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4157971K2K2K201020202024Garberville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,357
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $25,705 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,030
−47%since 2019
from $28,431 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $404,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $929 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
46.5% rent
Afford Score
14.0
−11%since 2019
from 15.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(876)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score9.9%(90)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(612)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(85)
Asian2.4%(20)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score35.1%(287)
Diversity Score
35
+257%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 77.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+5%since 2019
from 14.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 76.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Female
53.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garberville, California?

Garberville, California has about 818 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garberville, California?

The typical household in Garberville, California earns about $25,357 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 $355,900, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Garberville, California?

About 19.3% 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 26.5% of people in Garberville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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