Gardena, CA Demographics
What is the population of Gardena?
There are 59,765 residents in Gardena, with a median age of 39. Of this, 47.93% are males and 52.07% are females. US-born citizens make up 62.76% of the resident pool in Gardena, while non-US-born citizens account for 21.44%. Additionally, 15.8% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 53,414 people in Gardena currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 59,765 | -1.0% |
| Male Population | 28,645 | -0.8% |
| Female Population | 31,120 | -1.2% |
Male Population 47.93%
Female Population 52.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -2.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 37,509 | 2.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,813 | -4.7% |
| Not Citizen | 9,443 | -9.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 62.76%
Citizen not U.S. Born 21.44%
Not Citizen 15.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 460 | 2.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,063 | -1.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 775 | 38.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 383 | -29.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 53,414 | -1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.78%
Moved from Same County 6.88%
Moved from Same State 1.31%
Moved from Different State 0.65%
Same House as Last Year 90.39%
What are the employment statistics in Gardena?
White-collar workers make up 79.01% of the working population in Gardena, while blue-collar employees account for 20.99%. There are also 6,126 entrepreneurs in Gardena (10.08% of the workforce); 40,430 workers employed in private companies (66.56%); and 9,596 people working in governmental institutions (15.8%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 47,996 | 98.9% |
| Blue Collar | 12,748 | 94.2% |
White Collar 79.01%
Blue Collar 20.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,126 | 82.9% |
| Private Companies | 40,430 | 96.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 9,596 | 118.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,592 | 94.1% |
Self Employees 10.08%
Private Companies 66.56%
Governmental Workers 15.8%
Not for Profit Companies 7.56%
How many households are there in Gardena?
There are a total of 20,893 households in Gardena, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 68.83% of these Gardena households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.17%. Additionally, 31.94% of households have children and 68.06% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 20,893 | 0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -30.3% |
| Family Households | 14,380 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,513 | 1.2% |
Family Households 68.83%
Non-Family Households 31.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,673 | -0.8% |
| Households without Children | 14,220 | 1.4% |
Households with Children 31.94%
Households without Children 68.06%
What are the median and average incomes in Gardena?
The average annual household income in Gardena is $99,804, while the median household income sits at $79,291 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $88,372, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $94,538. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,977 and $61,673, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $99,804 | 5.4% |
| Median Household Income | $79,291 | 5.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,443 | -1.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 51,823 | -0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Gardena?
There are 22,044 housing units in Gardena, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 20,893 occupied housing units in Gardena, 48.87% are owner-occupied, while 51.13% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.02% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $696,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,808 per month in Gardena.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 22,044 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,080 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,528 | -13.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,054 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,743 | -2.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,367 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,585 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,530 | 7.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,046 | 30.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 899 | 12.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 212 | 37.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,893 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,210 | 0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 10,683 | 0.8% |
Owner Occupied 48.87%
Renter Occupied 51.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,434 | 0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,776 | -0.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $696,400 | 7.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $610,400 | 9.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,808 | 6.5% |
With Mortgage 63.02%
Without Mortgage 36.98%
What is the level of education in Gardena?
Approximately 30.97% of the population in Gardena holds a high school degree (that's 14,830 residents), while 25.68% have attained a college certificate (12,298 locals) and 18.96% have a bachelor's degree (9,080 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,893 | -1.3% |
| Some High School | 14,830 | -4.5% |
| Some College | 12,298 | -7.1% |
| Associate Degree | 3,378 | -9.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,080 | 2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,411 | 3.5% |
No High School 10.22%
Some High School 30.97%
Some College 25.68%
Associate Degree 7.05%
Bachelor's Degree 18.96%
Graduate Degree 7.12%
What is the marital status of Gardena residents?
A total of 20,445 people in Gardena have never been married (which represents 40.97% of the total population), while 22,411 of them are wedded (44.91%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,298 (2.6%) and 4,239 (8.49%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 20,445 | 1.1% |
| Married | 22,411 | -2.8% |
| Separated | 1,298 | -14.0% |
| Widowed | 2,807 | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 4,239 | -2.4% |
Never Married 40.97%
Married 44.91%
Separated 2.6%
Widowed 5.63%
Divorced 8.49%
What are the most common means of transportation in Gardena?
The top three means of transportation people in Gardena use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 24,898 residents commute by car, 766 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 651 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 24,898 | -2.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 766 | 16.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 16 | N/A |
| Railroad | 19 | -42.4% |
| Bicycle | 95 | -7.8% |
| Motorcycle | 148 | -0.7% |
| TaxiCab | 132 | 10.9% |
| Walk | 651 | 2.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Gardena 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.