Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gardena, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

59,422

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

44.4%26,412

Asian

25.6%15,206

Black

17.2%10,250

White

7.4%4,389

Two or More

4.4%2,589

Other

0.7%390

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%134

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%52

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%1,001

High School Diploma

20.1%8,591

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%2,526

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%6,804

Associate's Degree

8.3%3,548

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%8,912

Master's Degree

6.1%2,600

Professional Degree

1.4%600

Doctorate

0.6%243

HS or Higher

81.6%

BA or Higher

28.9%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$700,600

Median Renti

$1,809

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.8%10,169

Renter-Occupied

51.2%10,653

Total Units

21,837

Homeownership

48.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%395

$50K–$100K

3.8%386

$100K–$150K

0.6%65

$150K–$200K

0.3%30

$200K–$300K

1.5%148

$300K–$500K

8.9%900

$500K–$1M

73.6%7,489

$1M+

7.4%756

Rent Distribution

Under $500

386

$500–$750

165

$750–$1,000

601

$1,000–$1,250

815

$1,250–$1,500

1,202

$1,500–$2,000

3,216

$2,000+

3,927

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%279

2010–2019

3.5%767

2000–2009

5.1%1,104

1990–1999

6.9%1,513

1980–1989

11.7%2,552

1970–1979

11.3%2,466

1960–1969

16.5%3,613

1950–1959

28.4%6,192

1940–1949

11.2%2,444

1939 or earlier

4.2%907

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.4%12,574

Electricity

30.8%6,421

No Fuel

5.6%1,172

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%468

Solar

0.5%103

Fuel Oil

0.3%55

Other

0.1%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,803

Mean Household Incomei

$105,223

Per Capita Incomei

$37,529

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

31,830

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%1,141

$10K–$15K

3.5%738

$15K–$20K

1.5%319

$20K–$25K

2.6%535

$25K–$30K

2.6%543

$30K–$35K

2.7%555

$35K–$40K

3.9%806

$40K–$45K

3.1%646

$45K–$50K

3.6%747

$50K–$60K

6%1,244

$60K–$75K

10%2,082

$75K–$100K

11.6%2,421

$100K–$125K

13.3%2,762

$125K–$150K

8.1%1,684

$150K–$200K

11.4%2,381

$200K+

10.7%2,218

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

818

Residentsi

1,384

Avg. Tenant Renti

$576/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers512 homes90% occupied$658/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8185 homes99% occupied$433/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC116 homes100% occupied$443/mo rent

811/PRAC5 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,803/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

86.8%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

10.7%

Low income$42K–$68K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

74.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.6% of subsidized households are minority

18.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

22,03437.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

6,268

Korea

2,442

Philippines

1,781

Guatemala

1,715

China

342

United Kingdom

266

India

114

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

28,932

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

29,874

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,828(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.5%Insured

8.5%Uninsured