Garden Grove, CA Demographics
What is the population of Garden Grove?
There are 170,603 residents in Garden Grove, with a median age of 39. Of this, 50.03% are males and 49.97% are females. US-born citizens make up 53.4% of the resident pool in Garden Grove, while non-US-born citizens account for 30.77%. Additionally, 15.83% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 156,620 people in Garden Grove currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 170,603 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 85,348 | -1.1% |
| Female Population | 85,255 | -0.1% |
Male Population 50.03%
Female Population 49.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 91,104 | -2.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 52,488 | -0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 27,011 | 6.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 53.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 30.77%
Not Citizen 15.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 842 | -0.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,923 | 5.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,111 | 7.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 635 | 9.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 156,620 | -1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.5%
Moved from Same County 5.28%
Moved from Same State 1.25%
Moved from Different State 0.38%
Same House as Last Year 92.6%
What are the employment statistics in Garden Grove?
White-collar workers make up 73.13% of the working population in Garden Grove, while blue-collar employees account for 26.87%. There are also 16,982 entrepreneurs in Garden Grove (10.16% of the workforce); 123,108 workers employed in private companies (73.65%); and 18,280 people working in governmental institutions (10.94%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 122,238 | 96.4% |
| Blue Collar | 44,916 | 99.9% |
White Collar 73.13%
Blue Collar 26.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 16,982 | 94.7% |
| Private Companies | 123,108 | 96.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 18,280 | 103.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,784 | 100.9% |
Self Employees 10.16%
Private Companies 73.65%
Governmental Workers 10.94%
Not for Profit Companies 5.26%
How many households are there in Garden Grove?
There are a total of 48,650 households in Garden Grove, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.02% of these Garden Grove households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.98%. Additionally, 37.49% of households have children and 62.51% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 48,650 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -14.5% |
| Family Households | 37,959 | 1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 10,691 | -0.1% |
Family Households 78.02%
Non-Family Households 21.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 18,238 | 0.8% |
| Households without Children | 30,412 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 37.49%
Households without Children 62.51%
What are the median and average incomes in Garden Grove?
The average annual household income in Garden Grove is $109,672, while the median household income sits at $90,166 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $96,263, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $107,592. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $66,683 and $58,077, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $109,672 | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $90,166 | 4.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 20,413 | -3.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 147,380 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Garden Grove?
There are 50,401 housing units in Garden Grove, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 48,650 occupied housing units in Garden Grove, 53.56% are owner-occupied, while 46.44% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $772,600. In general, housing costs reach $2,016 per month in Garden Grove.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 50,401 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 721 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,290 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18,565 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10,560 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8,054 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,424 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,487 | -2.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,817 | -1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,145 | 4.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 338 | 97.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 48,650 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 26,056 | 0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22,594 | 2.0% |
Owner Occupied 53.56%
Renter Occupied 46.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 17,064 | 0.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,992 | 0.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $772,600 | 9.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $751,600 | 8.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,016 | 4.3% |
With Mortgage 65.49%
Without Mortgage 34.51%
What is the level of education in Garden Grove?
Approximately 35.06% of the population in Garden Grove holds a high school degree (that's 47,147 residents), while 21.52% have attained a college certificate (28,936 locals) and 17.94% have a bachelor's degree (24,128 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 16,898 | -0.6% |
| Some High School | 47,147 | -2.5% |
| Some College | 28,936 | -10.9% |
| Associate Degree | 10,120 | 2.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24,128 | 7.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,260 | 3.0% |
No High School 12.56%
Some High School 35.06%
Some College 21.52%
Associate Degree 7.52%
Bachelor's Degree 17.94%
Graduate Degree 5.4%
What is the marital status of Garden Grove residents?
A total of 54,790 people in Garden Grove have never been married (which represents 38.65% of the total population), while 68,014 of them are wedded (47.98%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,142 (1.51%) and 11,959 (8.44%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 54,790 | 0.7% |
| Married | 68,014 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2,142 | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 7,002 | -9.9% |
| Divorced | 11,959 | -2.8% |
Never Married 38.65%
Married 47.98%
Separated 1.51%
Widowed 4.94%
Divorced 8.44%
What are the most common means of transportation in Garden Grove?
The top three means of transportation people in Garden Grove use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 70,084 residents commute by car, 901 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 833 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 70,084 | -2.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 901 | -26.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 38 | N/A |
| Railroad | 79 | -15.1% |
| Bicycle | 218 | -17.4% |
| Motorcycle | 260 | 5.3% |
| TaxiCab | 16 | 100.0% |
| Walk | 833 | 2.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Garden Grove by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.