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Greenacres

California · 4,906 residents · 1.904 sq mi
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Greenacres is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $351,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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

Total population
4,906
+7%since 2023
from 4,566 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,577 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 2,398 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−8%since 2023
from 40.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K199020202024Greenacres
20245K
199020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(269)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.2%(498)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(440)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(253)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(158)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.6%(716)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.3%(651)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.4%(413)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.7%(723)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.1%(350)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(276)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.2%(159)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,528
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,369 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,154
−11%since 2023
from $39,405 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−8%since 2023
from 0.428 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services7.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $324,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,761
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,538 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−4%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58%(2,649)
Black0.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino38.2%(1,742)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other2.7%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(2,510)
Black0.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(1,881)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other9.2%(453)
Diversity Score
73
+13%since 2023
from 65 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican33.1%(1,626)
Salvadoran0.9%(43)
Guatemalan0.7%(34)
Cuban0.6%(29)
Ecuadorian0.2%(11)
Asian origin
Korean0.4%(22)
Chinese0.3%(13)
Filipino0.2%(11)
Japanese0.1%(4)
Ancestry
Irish15.5%(762)
German10.7%(525)
English8.8%(432)
French7.3%(356)
Italian6.8%(335)
Portuguese3.6%(175)
Swiss2.2%(109)
American2.1%(101)
Polish1.5%(74)
Norwegian1.5%(72)
Scottish0.9%(42)
British0.8%(40)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.8%(40)
Swedish0.8%(39)
Lithuanian0.3%(17)
Canadian0.2%(10)
Danish0.2%(9)
Greek0.2%(8)
Belgian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+4%since 2023
from 21.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
Female
50.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
Foreign born
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40%(774)
Married46.7%(904)
Widowed3.3%(63)
Divorced10.1%(195)
Women 15+
Never married20.9%(368)
Married50.5%(890)
Widowed16.7%(295)
Divorced11.9%(210)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenacres, California?

Greenacres, California has about 4,906 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenacres, California?

The typical household in Greenacres, California earns about $91,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenacres, California expensive?

In Greenacres, California, the median home is worth about $351,800, and the typical rent is about $1,761 a month.

How educated are people in Greenacres, California?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greenacres, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenacres, California?

About 4.1% of people in Greenacres, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenacres, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenacres, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,473 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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