Gardena, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Gardena | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,593 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9819.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.03% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,893 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Gardena grew by 2.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 59,765 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gardena has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Gardena | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,747 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.26% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gardena is about 15% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Gardena | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $852,678 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,761 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Gardena is about 40.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,761 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gardena spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 198 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gardena | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 198 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,150 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 51,875 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,244 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Gardena is about the same as in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Gardena has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Gardena | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Gardena has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Gardena | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gardena, California.
What is the population of Gardena, California?
The population of Gardena, California is 57,593, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Gardena, California?
The population density of Gardena, California is 9819.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Gardena, California?
The median household income in Gardena, California is $81,747, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Gardena, California?
The median home price in Gardena, California is $852,678, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Gardena, California?
The unemployment rate in Gardena, California is 5.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.