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Gardena, California
Gardena, city, in Los Angeles County, California. Gardena had 58,460 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 61,027 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 59,422 (±53). GEOID 0628168.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
58,460
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 61,027 · ACS 2020-2024: 59,422 ±53
Median household income
$84,803
±$7,717 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$700,600
±$16,140 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,809
±$55 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Gardena and what county is it in?
Gardena is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 5.8 square miles of land, 10,470 residents per square mile in 2020.
Gardena is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gardena, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 58,460 people lived in Gardena on July 1, 2025, down 4.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 61,027 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 59,422 (±53).
| Measure | Gardena | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 59,422±53 | 9,808,667 | −287 |
| Households | 20,822±749 | 3,416,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.81±0.10 | 2.81 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 21,837±762 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
Gardena's population since 2000
From 57,746 in 2000 to 58,460 in 2025: up 1.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gardena as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gardena?
The median resident of Gardena is 39.6 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 44.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 25.6%. 37.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gardena | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6±1.4 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±1.5 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9%±1.3 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Male | 47.1%±1.2 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 44.4%±2.8 pts | 48.4% | +5.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 7.4%±1.1 pts | 24.7% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.2%±2.0 pts | 7.4% | −5.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 25.6%±2.1 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 37.1%±2.3 pts | 33.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 54.2%±2.4 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8%±1.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5%±1.1 pts | 8.2% | −2.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.6%±2.0 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.9%±1.7 pts | 36.0% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±1.0 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.3%±1.6 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gardena earn?
Half of Gardena's 20,822 households earn less than $84,803 a year (±$7,717), against $90,112 in Los Angeles County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $71,930 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,873 after inflation. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gardena | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,803±$7,717 | $90,112 | +$12,873 |
| Mean household income | $105,223±$4,590 | $128,770 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,529±$1,823 | $45,792 | +$3,483 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±1.6 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2%±4.1 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5%±1.2 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7%±1.6 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gardena?
Owners occupy 48.8% of Gardena's occupied homes and renters 51.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $700,600 by its owner (±$16,140). The median renter pays $1,809 a month including utilities, and 46.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gardena | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $700,600±$16,140 | $834,200 | +$116,390 |
| Median gross rent | $1,809±$55 | $1,954 | +$198 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.9%±4.1 pts | 48.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,702±$110 | $3,160 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.8%±2.1 pts | 45.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.2%±2.1 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Housing units | 21,837±762 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±1.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.8%±1.9 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7%±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±1.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2%±1.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gardena building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Gardena in 2025 (20 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gardena work and get to work?
73.0% of Gardena's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Gardena | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0%±1.7 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±1.0 pts | 7.3% | +1.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.0%±2.3 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2%±1.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.9%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7%±1.2 pts | 17.1% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min±1.2 | 30.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Gardena?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Gardena (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $68,300 (Tract 6031.02) to $111,711 (Tract 6032).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6030.05Los Angeles County | 6,073 | $75,459 |
| Tract 6026.01Los Angeles County | 4,990 | $104,125 |
| Tract 6031.01Los Angeles County | 4,810 | $98,017 |
| Tract 6029Los Angeles County | 4,670 | $106,083 |
| Tract 6033.02Los Angeles County | 4,315 | $88,889 |
| Tract 6034Los Angeles County | 3,979 | $96,508 |
| Tract 6036Los Angeles County | 3,910 | $96,932 |
| Tract 6030.08Los Angeles County | 3,820 | $74,280 |
| Tract 6030.07Los Angeles County | 3,463 | $80,035 |
| Tract 6033.01Los Angeles County | 3,431 | $75,217 |
| Tract 6031.02Los Angeles County | 3,420 | $68,300 |
| Tract 6032Los Angeles County | 3,364 | $111,711 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Gardena) · Census block assignment files
How does Gardena compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gardena is the 700th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 155th-most populous of 483 in California.
Gardena ranks 627th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 155th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 372nd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 627th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 647th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 437th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 527th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 391st | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 530th | 988 |
| Median age | 542nd | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 920th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 624th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 422nd | 1,069 |
Gardena's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Gardena with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Gardena?
3 of the 57 figures for Gardena on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gardena are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Gardena.