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Gerber

California · 1,044 residents · 0.927 sq mi
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Population has declined 8% since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,400. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 38.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,044
−8%since 2019
from 1,140 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,126 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 1,230 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
−29%since 2019
from 45.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8129401K1K1K201020202024Gerber
2024885
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,934
−12%since 2019
from $19,139 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction34.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information25.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $122,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $693 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 62.6% in 2019
46.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino58.2%(663)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.2%(230)
Diversity Score71.8%(818)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36%(376)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino55.7%(582)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other15.3%(160)
Diversity Score75.9%(792)
Diversity Score
76
+6%since 2019
from 72 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
56.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−8%since 2019
from 17.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 74.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Female
40.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Foreign born
31.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 40.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gerber, California?

Gerber, California has about 1,044 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Gerber, California expensive?

In Gerber, California, the median home is worth about $113,400, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Gerber, California?

About 10.2% 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 38.0% of people in Gerber, California live below the federal poverty line.

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