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Garnet

California · 7,118 residents · 7.875 sq mi
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Garnet has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,942. Population has grown 35% since 2019. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $201,700. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,118
+35%since 2019
from 5,285 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
904 / sq mi
+35%since 2019
from 671 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
−14%since 2019
from 38.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K201020202024Garnet
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,942
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,654 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,035
+3%since 2019
from $19,455 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $180,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,210
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,315 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 71.5% in 2019
26.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−19%since 2019
from 4.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic22.6%(1,197)
Black6.2%(326)
Hispanic / Latino67.8%(3,584)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other2.9%(153)
Diversity Score60.5%(3,198)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(1,186)
Black3.2%(227)
Hispanic / Latino76.7%(5,456)
Asian1.3%(94)
Other2.7%(191)
Diversity Score48.6%(3,460)
Diversity Score
49
−20%since 2019
from 61 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
52.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 61.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
−3%since 2019
from 25.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 72.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 55.2% in 2019
Female
47.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
Foreign born
43.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 32.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garnet, California?

Garnet, California has about 7,118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garnet, California?

The typical household in Garnet, California earns about $52,942 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 $201,700, and the typical rent is about $1,210 a month.

How educated are people in Garnet, California?

About 9.3% 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 20.4% of people in Garnet, California live below the federal poverty line.

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