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Gardena

California · 61,027 residents · 5.829 sq mi
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Gardena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,015. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $519,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,027
+6%since 2000
from 57,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,470 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 9,907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+18%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K52K55K59K62K1990201020202024Gardena
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,015
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,988 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,471
+65%since 2000
from $17,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$519,000
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,377
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
52.7% rent
Afford Score
8.1
+83%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(4,819)
Black21.3%(13,006)
Hispanic / Latino40.2%(24,503)
Asian25.9%(15,813)
Other4.3%(2,616)
Diversity Score89.5%(54,592)
Diversity Score
89
−2%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
37.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardena, California?

Gardena, California has about 61,027 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardena, California?

The typical household in Gardena, California earns about $64,015 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 $519,000, and the typical rent is about $1,377 a month.

How educated are people in Gardena, California?

About 26.6% 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 13.1% 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 11,180 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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