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Garden Farms

California · 241 residents · 1.093 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
241
−3%since 2023
from 248 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
220 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 227 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+1%since 2023
from 54.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
220283345407470201020202024Garden Farms
2024241
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,800
−9%since 2023
from $33,705 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+6%since 2023
from 0.459 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
64.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.3%(68)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.6%(93)
Diversity Score
39
+41%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
Female
30.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
Foreign born
8.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Farms, California?

Garden Farms, California has about 241 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Garden Farms, California?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Garden Farms, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden Farms, California?

About 37.3% of people in Garden Farms, California live below the federal poverty line.

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