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Greenacres

California · 5,496 residents · 1.904 sq mi
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Greenacres is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,240. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $232,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,496
−7%since 2019
from 5,911 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,887 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 3,105 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+12%since 2019
from 35.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K199020202024Greenacres
20245K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,240
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,053 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,203
+6%since 2019
from $29,377 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $221,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,211
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,183 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 70.4% in 2019
22.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−4%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(4,170)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,328)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other5.9%(347)
Diversity Score56%(3,313)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,450)
Black1.3%(74)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(1,467)
Asian1.9%(106)
Other5%(276)
Diversity Score63.7%(3,503)
Diversity Score
64
+14%since 2019
from 56 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−1%since 2019
from 23.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 27.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Female
47.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenacres, California?

Greenacres, California has about 5,496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenacres, California?

The typical household in Greenacres, California earns about $77,240 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 $232,100, and the typical rent is about $1,211 a month.

How educated are people in Greenacres, California?

About 16.9% 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 7.8% 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 1,883 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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