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Gardena

California · 58,829 residents · 5.829 sq mi
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Gardena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,837. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $417,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,829
+2%since 2000
from 57,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,092 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 9,907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+10%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K52K55K59K62K1990201020202024Gardena
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,837
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,988 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,636
+25%since 2000
from $17,263 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$417,800
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$998
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.9
+101%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(7,064)
Black25.5%(14,701)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(18,372)
Asian26.6%(15,363)
Other0%
Diversity Score90.9%(52,508)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(5,484)
Black23.9%(14,034)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(22,151)
Asian25.8%(15,149)
Other3.9%(2,274)
Diversity Score90.9%(53,480)
Diversity Score
91
Unchangedsince 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
34.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardena, California?

Gardena, California has about 58,829 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardena, California?

The typical household in Gardena, California earns about $46,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gardena, California expensive?

In Gardena, California, the median home is worth about $417,800, and the typical rent is about $998 a month.

How educated are people in Gardena, California?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gardena, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gardena, California?

About 15.9% of people in Gardena, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gardena, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Gardena, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,982 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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