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Garey

California · 72 residents · 1.265 sq mi
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Population has fallen 62% since 2019, a loss of 119 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $430,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−62%since 2019
from 191 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
−62%since 2019
from 151 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+33%since 2019
from 36.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1065120175230201020202024Garey
202428
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,043
+85%since 2019
from $20,554 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance41.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical41.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$430,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $450,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 61.3% in 2019
37.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.1%(153)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.8%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25%(18)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.3%(38)
Diversity Score
53
+34%since 2019
from 40 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+59.5 ptssince 2019
from 29.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
−37%since 2019
from 42.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+81.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2019
from 25.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2019
from 91.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
+31.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.0% in 2019
Female
44.7%
+32.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
Foreign born
10.6%
−65.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−73.8 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garey, California?

Garey, California has about 72 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Garey, California expensive?

In Garey, California, the median home is worth about $430,000.

How educated are people in Garey, California?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Garey, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garey, California?

About 0.0% of people in Garey, California live below the federal poverty line.

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