State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
10,105.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.36%
Growth Since 2010
0.13%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Gardena, California Population 2021
58,907
Gardena is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 58,907, it is the 153rd largest city in California and the 657th largest city in the United States . Gardena is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually but its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 58,829 in 2010. Gardena reached it's highest population of 59,946 in 2015. Spanning over 6 miles, Gardena has a population density of 10,106 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gardena is $75,513 with a poverty rate of 13.71%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,309 per month, and the median house value is $474,700. The median age in Gardena is 41.3 years, 39.7 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
Gardena Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gardena was:
- Asian: 24.90%
- White: 24.60%
- Black or African American: 22.53%
- Other race: 21.29%
- Two or more races: 4.84%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.18%
- Native American: 0.65%
The current population of Gardena, California is 58,907 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 59,540.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 58,829.
Gardena, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14,868 | 24.90% |
| White | 14,691 | 24.60% |
| Black or African American | 13,454 | 22.53% |
| Some Other Race | 12,713 | 21.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2,890 | 4.84% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 706 | 1.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 387 | 0.65% |
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Gardena Population by Race
Gardena Population Pyramid $2021
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Gardena Population by Age
Gardena Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,612 | 2.86 | 47.9 |
| Married | 9,263 | 3.74 | 57.9 |
| Non Family | 6,825 | 1.28 | 40.7 |
| Female | 3,438 | 3.37 | 38 |
| Male | 1,086 | 3.58 | 39.5 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
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Gardena Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,072 | 9.35% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,586 | 8.24% |
| High School Graduate | 10,932 | 25.11% |
| Some College | 9,848 | 22.62% |
| Associates Degree | 4,045 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,073 | 18.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,982 | 6.85% |
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Gardena Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gardena Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,896 | 9,575 | 1,651 |
| Asian | 12,384 | 11,374 | 4,854 |
| Black | 10,179 | 9,258 | 2,382 |
| Other Race | 7,948 | 4,910 | 889 |
| White | 4,681 | 4,286 | 1,547 |
| 2+ Races | 1,576 | 1,465 | 524 |
| Islander | 389 | 389 | 152 |
| Native American | 343 | 162 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.20%.
Gardena Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,888
Average Earnings
$38,460
Average Male
$32,082
Average Female
Gardena Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gardena Language by Age
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Gardena Language
45.96% of Gardena residents speak only English, while 54.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.33% of the population.
Gardena Language
Gardena Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23,322 | 3,778 | 16.20% |
| Other | 12,626 | 2,349 | 18.60% |
| Black | 13,156 | 1,813 | 13.78% |
| Asian | 14,749 | 1,475 | 10.00% |
| White | 5,392 | 770 | 14.28% |
| Multiple | 2,848 | 334 | 11.73% |
| Native | 387 | 22 | 5.68% |
13.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.42%
Male Poverty Rate
13.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gardena
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gardena is Other, with 18.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gardena is Native, with 5.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.52%.
Gardena Poverty
Gardena Poverty Rate by Education
Gardena Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Gardena Married by Age and Sex
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Gardena Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Gardena Marital Status by Race
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Gardena Marital Status
Gardena Veterans by War
Gardena Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 654 | 5.88% |
| White | 637 | 5.38% |
| Asian | 564 | 4.26% |
| Hispanic | 320 | 1.85% |
| Other Race | 153 | 1.65% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 1.74% |
| Native American | 27 | 7.87% |
| Islander | 14 | 3.60% |
Gardena Veterans by Race
Gardena Veterans by Education
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9.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gardena Veterans by Education
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62.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Gardena Employment by Age
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Gardena Employment by Race
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Gardena Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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63.49%
Native Born
36.51%
Foreign Born
16.58%
Non Citizen
19.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
63.49% of Gardena residents were born in the United States, with 49.56% having been born in California. 16.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Gardena Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,907 | -211 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 59,118 | -211 | -0.36% |
| 2019 | 59,329 | -211 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 59,540 | -331 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 59,871 | -2 | -0.00% |
| 2016 | 59,873 | -73 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 59,946 | 103 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 59,843 | 55 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 59,788 | 420 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 59,368 | 254 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 59,114 | 279 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 58,835 | 1,089 | 0.19% |
| 2000 | 57,746 | 7,899 | 1.48% |
| 1990 | 49,847 | 4,682 | 0.99% |
| 1980 | 45,165 | 4,144 | 0.97% |
| 1970 | 41,021 | 5,078 | 1.33% |
| 1960 | 35,943 | 21,538 | 9.57% |
| 1950 | 14,405 | 8,496 | 9.32% |
| 1940 | 5,909 | -10,060 | -9.46% |
| 1930 | 15,969 | 0.00% |