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Garnet

California · 7,543 residents · 7.875 sq mi
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Garnet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,907. Population has grown 32% since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $120,300. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,543
+32%vs 2011
vs 5,701 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
958 / sq mi
+32%vs 2011
vs 724 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
29.3
−11%vs 2011
vs 32.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,907
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,956 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,802
−4%vs 2011
vs $14,344 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.364 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $109,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $965 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−31.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.8% in 2011
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+17%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(1,409)
Black3.7%(213)
Hispanic / Latino69.4%(3,954)
Asian1.8%(105)
Other0.4%(20)
Diversity Score57%(3,251)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(1,654)
Black2.2%(167)
Hispanic / Latino74%(5,580)
Asian0.7%(53)
Other3.9%(297)
Diversity Score54.3%(4,095)
Diversity Score
54
−5%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 25.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
Female
50.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
Foreign born
34.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garnet, California?

Garnet, California has about 7,543 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garnet, California?

The typical household in Garnet, California earns about $35,907 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garnet, California expensive?

In Garnet, California, the median home is worth about $120,300, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Garnet, California?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Garnet, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garnet, California?

About 17.3% of people in Garnet, California live below the federal poverty line.

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