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Gardendale

Texas · 2,020 residents · 11.469 sq mi
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Gardendale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,304. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $287,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 220%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,020
+69%since 2000
from 1,197 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
176 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
−1%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9891K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gardendale
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,304
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,069 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,589
+54%since 2000
from $18,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing31.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services18%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing14.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,100
+220%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
11.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+196%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score32%(383)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(1,324)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(598)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.5%(1,122)
Diversity Score
56
+74%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+155%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
38.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardendale, Texas?

Gardendale, Texas has about 2,020 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardendale, Texas?

The typical household in Gardendale, Texas earns about $81,304 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 $287,100, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Gardendale, Texas?

About 7.4% 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 1.8% 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 854 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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