Garden Grove, CA

Census Place

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2023 Population

170,603

0.602% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.6

1.02% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$90,166

4.68% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$765,500

8.95% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

83,577

1.34% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Garden Grove, CA had a population of 171k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $90,166. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Garden Grove, CA declined from 171,637 to 170,603, a −0.602% decrease and its median household income grew from $86,139 to $90,166, a 4.68% increase.

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None of the households in Garden Grove, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

The largest universities in Garden Grove, CA are UEI College-Garden Grove (692 degrees awarded in 2023), Concorde Career College-Garden Grove (572 degrees), and Advance Beauty College (569 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Garden Grove, CA was $765,500, and the homeownership rate was 53.6%.

Most people in Garden Grove, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Garden Grove, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

In N/A, there were N/A times more N/A residents (N/A people) in Garden Grove, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were N/A N/A and N/A N/A residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

45.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

77.2k people

43.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

75.4k people

As of 2023, 45.3% of Garden Grove, CA residents (77.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Garden Grove, CA was 43.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Garden Grove, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Economy

The economy of Garden Grove, CA employs 83.6k people. The largest industries in Garden Grove, CA are Manufacturing (14,278 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,921 people), and Retail Trade (8,748 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,146), Public Administration ($76,153), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,503).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

83.6k

2023 Value

± 2,168

−1.34%

1 Year decline

± 3.73%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Garden Grove, CA declined at a rate of −1.34%, from 84.7k employees to 83.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Garden Grove, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,709 people), Production Occupations (9,643 people), and Management Occupations (7,029 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Garden Grove, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

83.6k

2023 Value

± 2,168

−1.34%

1 Year decline

± 3.73%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Garden Grove, CA declined at a rate of −1.34%, from 84.7k employees to 83.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Garden Grove, CA, are Manufacturing (14,278 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,921 people), and Retail Trade (8,748 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Garden Grove, CA, though some of these residents may live in Garden Grove, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,732

Median earning men ± $1,536

$36,198

Median earning women ± $1,413

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($95,755), Information ($93,750), and Wholesale Trade ($60,338).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($68,833), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,395), and Construction ($53,109).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Garden Grove, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Garden Grove, CA awarded 2,163 degrees. The student population of Garden Grove, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 863 male students and 1,365 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Garden Grove, CA are Hispanic or Latino (771 and 35.9%), followed by Unknown (605 and 28.1%), Asian (484 and 22.5%), and White (181 and 8.42%).

The largest universities in Garden Grove, CA by number of degrees awarded are UEI College-Garden Grove (692 and 32%), Concorde Career College-Garden Grove (572 and 26.4%), and Advance Beauty College (569 and 26.3%).

The most popular majors in Garden Grove, CA are Medical Assistant (429 and 19.8%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (343 and 15.9%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (247 and 11.4%).

The median tuition cost in Garden Grove, CA for private four year colleges is $6,500.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Garden Grove, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 41.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,228 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,228 students enrolled in Garden Grove, CA, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 830 records, of which 42% were women and 58% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Dental Assisting
194 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
174 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
255 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Garden Grove, CA was Dental Assisting with 194 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Garden Grove, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

UEI College-Garden Grove
692 degrees awarded
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
572 degrees awarded
Advance Beauty College
569 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was UEI College-Garden Grove with 692 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 570 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Garden Grove, CA, which is 0.358 times less than the 1,593 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 771 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 605 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Garden Grove, CA was $765,500 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $702,600 to $765,500, a 8.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Garden Grove, CA is 53.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Garden Grove, CA have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Garden Grove, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Garden Grove, CA is $90,166. In N/A, the place with the highest median household income in Garden Grove, CA was Census Tract 1100.05 with a value of $160,417, followed by Census Tract 884.01 and Census Tract 1100.04, with respective values of $117,763 and $116,667.

Housing

Property

$765,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,887

$26,056

Median Property Taxes

±$994

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Garden Grove, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Garden Grove, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.6%

Homeownership

2023

75.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 53.6% of the housing units in Garden Grove, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Garden Grove, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1100.05
Census Tract 884.01
Census Tract 1100.04

In N/A, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Garden Grove, CA was Census Tract 1100.05 with a value of $160,417, followed by Census Tract 884.01 and Census Tract 1100.04, with respective values of $117,763 and $116,667.

The following map shows all of the places in Garden Grove, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,166

Median Household Income

± $4,211

48.7k

Number of Households

± 1,565

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.7k households in Garden Grove, CA grew to $90,166 from the previous year's value of $86,139.

The following chart displays the households in Garden Grove, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Garden Grove, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.9%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)

In 2023, 73.9% of workers in Garden Grove, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (10.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Garden Grove, CA have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in Garden Grove, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Garden Grove, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Garden Grove, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Garden Grove, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Garden Grove, CA (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Garden Grove, CA is Asian, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

N/A% of the population of Garden Grove, CA has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see 995 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year (999 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 827 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Orange County, CA.

995 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orange County, CA

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see an average of 995 patients per year. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year (999 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Orange County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

N/A%

Uninsured

N/A%

Employer Coverage

N/A%

Medicaid

N/A%

Medicare

N/A%

Non-Group

N/A%

Military or VA

Between N/A and N/A, the percent of uninsured citizens in Garden Grove, CA N/A by N/A from N/A% to N/A%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Garden Grove, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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