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Garden Grove

California · 171,949 residents · 17.953 sq mi
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Garden Grove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $580,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
171,949
+4%since 2000
from 165,196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,578 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 9,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+21%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
140K149K159K168K178K1990201020202024Garden Grove
2024171K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,611
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,754 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,003
+67%since 2000
from $16,209 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$580,300
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,631
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+94%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(28,172)
Black0.9%(1,595)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(64,102)
Asian42.2%(72,524)
Other2.1%(3,577)
Diversity Score81%(139,215)
Diversity Score
81
−4%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
43.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Grove, California?

Garden Grove, California has about 171,949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garden Grove, California earns about $73,611 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 $580,300, and the typical rent is about $1,631 a month.

How educated are people in Garden Grove, California?

About 22.8% 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 12.9% of people in Garden Grove, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden Grove, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden Grove, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28,899 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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