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Greenacres

California · 5,566 residents · 1.904 sq mi
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Greenacres is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,065. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 1,813 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $214,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,566
−25%since 1990
from 7,379 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,923 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 3,876 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+19%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K199020202024Greenacres
20245K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,065
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,886 in 1990
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,876
+98%since 1990
from $15,125 in 1990
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,800 in 1990
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−29.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+51%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(6,919)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(498)
Asian0.6%(44)
Other5.5%(403)
Diversity Score27.7%(2,046)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74%(4,118)
Black0.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(1,119)
Asian1.1%(60)
Other5.1%(284)
Diversity Score52.7%(2,934)
Diversity Score
53
+90%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+45%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
3.7%
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenacres, California?

Greenacres, California has about 5,566 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenacres, California?

The typical household in Greenacres, California earns about $61,065 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 $214,100, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Greenacres, California?

About 9.4% 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 3.1% 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 1,813 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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