Gardena is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Gardena has a 2024 population of 57,561. Gardena is currently declining at a rate of -1.4% annually and its population has decreased by -5.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,823 in 2020.
The average household income in Gardena is $94,651 with a poverty rate of 11.06%. The median age in Gardena is 40.1 years: 39.1 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gardena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14,829 | 24.56% |
| Other race | 13,108 | 21.71% |
| Black or African American | 11,959 | 19.81% |
| White | 11,278 | 18.68% |
| Two or more races | 8,534 | 14.13% |
| Native American | 612 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.09% |
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,758 | 2.87 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 9,201 | 3.63 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 6,437 | 1.3 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Female | 3,583 | 3.46 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 1,537 | 3.45 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,667 | 8.45% |
| Associates Degree | 3,524 | 8.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,373 | 19.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,296 | 7.6% |
| High School Graduate | 9,908 | 22.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,911 | 11.32% |
| Some College | 9,708 | 22.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16,364 | 9,879 | 1,869 |
| Asian | 12,542 | 11,446 | 5,368 |
| Black | 8,557 | 8,116 | 2,365 |
| Other Race | 8,288 | 4,598 | 711 |
| 2+ Races | 5,210 | 3,908 | 1,304 |
| White | 4,294 | 3,752 | 1,417 |
| Native American | 517 | 274 | 37 |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,657 | $69,758 | $52,510 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,384 | $75,156 | $83,710 |
| High School Graduate | $34,490 | $40,069 | $30,057 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,165 | $35,295 | $22,271 |
| Overall | $42,050 | $46,797 | $36,709 |
| Some College | $41,991 | $51,828 | $36,153 |
$42,050
Average Earnings
$46,797
Average Male
$36,709
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.2% of Gardena residents speak only English, while 54.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25,516 | 2,414 | 9.46% |
| Asian | 14,741 | 1,847 | 12.53% |
| Black | 11,699 | 1,399 | 11.96% |
| Other | 12,910 | 1,274 | 9.87% |
| Multiple | 8,464 | 845 | 9.98% |
| White | 4,812 | 643 | 13.36% |
| Native | 612 | 36 | 5.88% |
11.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.71%
Male Poverty Rate
10.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gardena is White, with 13.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gardena is Native, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.15% |
| High School | 13.84% |
| Some College | 8.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.47% |
| Male Employed | 6.51% |
| Female Employed | 5.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,313 | $107,852 |
| Households | $75,443 | $94,651 |
| Married Families | $101,005 | $120,876 |
| Non Families | $41,776 | $58,660 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,780
Number of Veterans
1,529
Male Veterans
251
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 687 |
| Second Gulf War | 372 |
| First Gulf War | 161 |
| Korea | 135 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 545 |
| 65 to 74 | 428 |
| 55 to 64 | 339 |
| 18 to 34 | 240 |
| 35 to 54 | 228 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 594 | 4.45% |
| Black | 450 | 4.74% |
| White | 401 | 4.37% |
| Hispanic | 316 | 1.64% |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 3.91% |
| Other Race | 99 | 1% |
| Islander | 8 | 14.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.45%
Born in Gardena
61.87%
Native Born
38.13%
Foreign Born
17.27%
Non Citizen
20.87%
Naturalized
61.87% of Gardena residents were born in the United States, with 49.45% having been born in California. 17.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 53,484 | -816 | -1.5% |
| 2028 | 54,300 | -815 | -1.48% |
| 2027 | 55,115 | -815 | -1.46% |
| 2026 | 55,930 | -816 | -1.44% |
| 2025 | 56,746 | -815 | -1.42% |
| 2024 | 57,561 | -816 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 58,377 | -454 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 58,831 | -802 | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 59,633 | -1,190 | -1.96% |
| 2020 | 60,823 | 1,808 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 59,015 | -499 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 59,514 | -388 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 59,902 | -152 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 60,054 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 60,062 | 143 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 59,919 | 197 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 59,722 | 325 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 59,397 | 315 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 59,082 | 254 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 58,828 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 57,746 | 7,899 | 15.85% |
| 1990 | 49,847 | 4,682 | 10.37% |
| 1980 | 45,165 | 4,144 | 10.1% |
| 1970 | 41,021 | 5,078 | 14.13% |
| 1960 | 35,943 | 21,538 | 149.52% |
| 1950 | 14,405 | 8,496 | 143.78% |
| 1940 | 5,909 | -10,060 | -63% |
| 1930 | 15,969 | -37,515 | -70.14% |