Gardena, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
59,765
Population
10,251/sq mi density
$79,291
Median Income
$35,807 per capita
$667,600
Home Value
$779,150 Zillow
$1,761
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
709
Violent Crime/100K
3,082 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$79,291 median income, 5.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$667,600 home value, $1,761/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
709 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
59,765
Census 2023
Population Density
10,251
per square mile
Land Area
5.9
square miles (15.2 km²)
Median Age
39.8 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 18.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 43.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 24.9% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
14.2%
Black
18.9%
Hispanic
43.9%
Asian
24.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 46.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 54.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
46.2%
Spanish
54.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
36.3%
Veterans
3.5%
42% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.6%
3% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.9%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.1%
17% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.498
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 59,765 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 10,251 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.9% |
| Female | 52.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 18.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.9% |
| Asian | 24.9% |
Language
| English Only | 46.2% |
| Spanish | 54.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 36.3% |
| Veterans | 3.5% |
| Disability | 12.6% |
| Health Insurance | 89.9% |
| Uninsured | 10.1% |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.498 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |