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Gardendale

Texas · 1,544 residents · 11.469 sq mi
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Gardendale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,750. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $408,700. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 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 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 276%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,544
+29%since 2000
from 1,197 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
135 / sq mi
+24%since 2009
from 109 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
−19%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9891K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gardendale
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.2%(157)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 917.7%(273)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.7%(149)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.3%(51)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.1%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3421%(324)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.1%(187)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.2%(81)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.9%(138)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.9%(75)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(84)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,750
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,069 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,835
+179%since 2000
from $18,592 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.8%
+47.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−32%since 2010
from 0.523 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing21.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services16%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,700
+276%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+285%since 2009
from 1.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
91
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

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,010)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino14%(168)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(799)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.9%(694)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(51)
Diversity Score
66
+81%since 2009
from 36 in 2009
2009 – 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
Mexican40.5%(625)
Spaniard3.6%(56)
Ancestry
German8.5%(131)
English8.3%(128)
Norwegian7.1%(110)
American4.3%(67)
Ukrainian3.1%(48)
Canadian2.9%(45)
Irish2.3%(36)
Polish0.8%(13)
French0.8%(12)
Russian0.8%(12)
Slovak0.8%(12)
Scottish0.5%(8)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.5%(8)
Greek0.5%(7)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+108%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.9%
−49.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 84.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 15.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.5%(76)
Married70.6%(345)
Widowed7.6%(37)
Divorced6.3%(31)
Women 15+
Never married9.9%(47)
Married62.4%(297)
Widowed23.1%(110)
Divorced4.6%(22)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardendale, Texas?

Gardendale, Texas has about 1,544 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardendale, Texas?

The typical household in Gardendale, Texas earns about $103,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gardendale, Texas expensive?

In Gardendale, Texas, the median home is worth about $408,700.

How educated are people in Gardendale, Texas?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gardendale, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gardendale, Texas?

About 1.5% of people in Gardendale, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gardendale, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gardendale, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 378 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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