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Gerber

California · 885 residents · 0.927 sq mi
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Gerber has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,353. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $135,500. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 64% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

885
−5%since 2023
from 934 in 2023
2010 – 2024
955 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.9
+4%since 2023
from 46.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
8129401K1K1K201020202024Gerber
2024885
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,353
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $30,694 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$39,602
+12%since 2023
from $35,366 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
27.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.620
−1%since 2023
from 0.625 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$135,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $129,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,375
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,245 in 2023
US average: $1,442
55.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
44.9% rent
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
24.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
39.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
−9%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino74%(691)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(22)
Diversity Score49.5%(462)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino65.8%(582)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(55)
Diversity Score60.6%(537)
61
+22%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−27%since 2023
from 16.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
64.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
17.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
35.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

60.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
40.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
22.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
35.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
64.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gerber, California?

Gerber, California has about 885 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gerber, California?

The typical household in Gerber, California earns about $35,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gerber, California expensive?

In Gerber, California, the median home is worth about $135,500, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Gerber, California?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gerber, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gerber, California?

About 27.8% of people in Gerber, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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