Gardena, CA

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2023 Population
59,765
1.01% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
39.8
0.748% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
11%
0.133% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$79,291
5.1% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$667,600
7.69% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 59.8k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $79,291. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Gardena, CA declined from 60,377 to 59,765, a −1.01% decrease and its median household income grew from $75,443 to $79,291, a 5.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (24.4%), Other (Hispanic) (22%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.5%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (10.9%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (7.5%).

None of the households in N/A 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.

84.2% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gardena, CA are America Evangelical University (14 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $667,600, and the homeownership rate was 48.9%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 59.8k people, from which 84.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 36.3% of Gardena, CA residents were born outside of the country (21.7k people).

In 2023, there were 1.11 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.6k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.2k Other (Hispanic) and 11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

84.2%
2023 Citizenship
82.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 84.2% of Gardena, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 82.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    14.6k ± 1.13k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    13.2k ± 1.34k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    11k ± 1.5k
43.9%
Hispanic Population
26.2k people

In 2023, there were 1.11 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.6k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.2k Other (Hispanic) and 11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

43.9% of the people in N/A are hispanic (26.2k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

36.3%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
21.7k people
38.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
23k people

As of 2023, 36.3% of Gardena, CA residents (21.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 38.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    655 ± 198
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    257 ± 132
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    127 ± 73

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.55 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Occupations

30.4k
2023 Value
± 1,397
−1.06%
1 Year decline
± 6.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 30.7k employees to 30.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,300 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,868 people), and Management Occupations (2,678 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

30.4k
2023 Value
± 1,397
−1.06%
1 Year decline
± 6.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 30.7k employees to 30.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,623 people), Retail Trade (3,231 people), and Manufacturing (2,967 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,803
Median earning men ± $5,643
$37,243
Median earning women ± $3,022

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($250,001), Information ($83,095), and Public Administration ($72,222).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($61,797), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,184), and Public Administration ($56,508).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Gardena, CA awarded 14 degrees. The student population of Gardena, CA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 126 male students and 81 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gardena, CA are Asian (6 and 100%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), and Unknown (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Gardena, CA by number of degrees awarded are America Evangelical University (14 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gardena, CA are School Counseling & Guidance Services (7 and 50%), Divinity & Ministry (4 and 28.6%), and General Business Administration & Management (2 and 14.3%).

The median tuition cost in Gardena, CA for private four year colleges is $6,000.

Educational Pyramid

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $667,600 in 2023, which is 2.2 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $619,900 to $667,600, a 7.69% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 48.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$667,600
Median Property Value 2023
±$15,273
$10,210
Median Property Taxes
±$723
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Rent vs Own

48.9%
Homeownership
2023
74.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 48.9% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49%.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$79,291
Median Household Income
± $4,951
20.9k
Number of Households
± 1,078

In 2023, the median household income of the 20.9k households in N/A grew to $79,291 from the previous year's value of $75,443.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (73.4%)
  2. Carpooled (10.7%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.76%)

In 2023, 73.4% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (8.76%).

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Commute Time

28.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is Hispanic, followed by Asian and Black.

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Health

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.1%
Uninsured
43.6%
Employer Coverage
23.5%
Medicaid
11%
Medicare
11.2%
Non-Group
0.455%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 4.05% from 10.5% to 10.1%.

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