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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Garden Grove

California · 143,050 residents · 17.953 sq mi
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Garden Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,882. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $197,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143,050
−13%vs 2000
vs 165,196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,968 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 9,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 32.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
140K149K159K168K178K1990201020202024Garden Grove
2024171K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,882
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,754 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,976
−14%vs 2000
vs $16,209 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $194,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $827 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
59.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 59.6% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+22%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(53,735)
Black1.1%(1,873)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(53,608)
Asian30.8%(50,803)
Other0%
Diversity Score84.3%(139,193)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(96,289)
Black1.5%(2,193)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(32,549)
Asian20.6%(29,479)
Other10.5%(15,089)
Diversity Score78.7%(112,515)
Diversity Score
79
−7%vs 2000
vs 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.4%
+6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Grove, California?

Garden Grove, California has about 143,050 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Garden Grove, California?

The typical household in Garden Grove, California earns about $39,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden Grove, California expensive?

In Garden Grove, California, the median home is worth about $197,800, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Garden Grove, California?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Garden Grove, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden Grove, California?

About 10.4% of people in Garden Grove, California live below the federal poverty line.

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