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Gerber

California · 1,060 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 $27,000. Population has grown 24% since 2011. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $121,400. The poverty rate of 37.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,060
+24%vs 2011
vs 855 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
+24%vs 2011
vs 922 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
−18%vs 2011
vs 41.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8129401K1K1K201020202024Gerber
2024885
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $29,612 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,511
−22%vs 2011
vs $13,410 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.5%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.8%
+12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−14%vs 2011
vs 0.392 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade42%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $135,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $628 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−32.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.7% in 2011
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.2%
+16.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−2%vs 2011
vs 4.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(381)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino51%(436)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(38)
Diversity Score67.4%(576)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(461)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino49.6%(526)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other17.5%(186)
Diversity Score78.4%(832)
Diversity Score
78
+16%vs 2011
vs 67 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.3%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+24%vs 2011
vs 17.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% 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
4.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
2.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.9% in 2011
Female
39.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.1% in 2011
Foreign born
27.2%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.3%
+10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gerber, California?

Gerber, California has about 1,060 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gerber, California?

The typical household in Gerber, California earns about $27,000 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 $121,400, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Gerber, California?

About 1.6% 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 37.8% of people in Gerber, California live below the federal poverty line.

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