Garden Grove, CA

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2021 Population

172,708

0.0532% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.1

0.256% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.3%

3.35% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$78,046

6.02% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$601,000

3.57% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

84,255

1.14% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Garden Grove, CA had a population of 173k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $78,046. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Garden Grove, CA declined from 172,800 to 172,708, a −0.0532% decrease and its median household income grew from $73,611 to $78,046, a 6.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Garden Grove, CA are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (41.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), White (Hispanic) (17.6%), Other (Hispanic) (13%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.44%).

None of the households in Garden Grove, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.3% of the residents in Garden Grove, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Garden Grove, CA are Advance Beauty College (484 degrees awarded in 2021), United Education Institute-Garden Grove (468909) (467 degrees), and Concorde Career College-Garden Grove (431 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Garden Grove, CA was $601,000, and the homeownership rate was 53.7%.

Most people in Garden Grove, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Garden Grove, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Garden Grove, CA is home to a population of 173k people, from which 85.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 43.9% of Garden Grove, CA residents were born outside of the country (75.8k people).

In 2021, there were 2.3 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (72k people) in Garden Grove, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 30.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

85.3%

2021 Citizenship

85.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.3% of Garden Grove, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Garden Grove, CA was 85.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Garden Grove, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Garden Grove, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
72k ± 2.51k
White (Non-Hispanic)
31.3k ± 1.78k
White (Hispanic)
30.4k ± 2.29k

36.9%

Hispanic Population

63.7k people

36.9% of the people in Garden Grove, CA are hispanic (63.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Garden Grove, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

43.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

75.8k people

43.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

75.6k people

As of 2021, 43.9% of Garden Grove, CA residents (75.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Garden Grove, CA was 43.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Garden Grove, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,685 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
777 ± 181
Gulf War (1990s)
658 ± 209

Garden Grove, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Garden Grove, CA employs 84.3k people. The largest industries in Garden Grove, CA are Manufacturing (14,658 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,960 people), and Retail Trade (9,255 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($99,559), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($77,969), and Public Administration ($63,500).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

84.3k

2021 Value

± 2,137

−1.14%

1 Year decline

± 3.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Garden Grove, CA declined at a rate of −1.14%, from 85.2k employees to 84.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Garden Grove, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,039 people), Production Occupations (9,555 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,494 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Garden Grove, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

84.3k

2021 Value

± 2,137

−1.14%

1 Year decline

± 3.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Garden Grove, CA declined at a rate of −1.14%, from 85.2k employees to 84.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Garden Grove, CA, are Manufacturing (14,658 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,960 people), and Retail Trade (9,255 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Garden Grove, CA, though some of these residents may live in Garden Grove, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,951

Median earning men ± $1,481

$31,936

Median earning women ± $1,502

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($82,813), Public Administration ($82,629), and Wholesale Trade ($56,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($52,209), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,375), and Construction ($48,782).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Garden Grove, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Garden Grove, CA awarded 1,649 degrees. The student population of Garden Grove, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 802 male students and 2,236 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Garden Grove, CA are Hispanic or Latino (588 and 35.8%), followed by Asian (474 and 28.8%), Unknown (332 and 20.2%), and White (135 and 8.21%).

The largest universities in Garden Grove, CA by number of degrees awarded are Advance Beauty College (484 and 29.4%), United Education Institute-Garden Grove (468909) (467 and 28.3%), and Concorde Career College-Garden Grove (431 and 26.1%).

The most popular majors in Garden Grove, CA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (310 and 18.8%), Medical Assistant (275 and 16.7%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (249 and 15.1%).

The median tuition cost in Garden Grove, CA for private four year colleges is $6,500.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Garden Grove, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,038 (26.4% men and 73.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,038 students enrolled in Garden Grove, CA, 26.4% men and 73.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,111 records, of which 78% were women and 22% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
99 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
177 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
132 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Garden Grove, CA was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Garden Grove, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Advance Beauty College
484 degrees awarded
United Education Institute-Garden Grove (468909)
467 degrees awarded
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
431 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Advance Beauty College with 484 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 403 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Garden Grove, CA, which is 0.323 times less than the 1,246 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 588 degrees mean that there were 1.24 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 474 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($360) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Garden Grove, CA was $601,000 in 2021, which is 2.45 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $580,300 to $601,000, a 3.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Garden Grove, CA is 53.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Garden Grove, CA have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Garden Grove, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Garden Grove, CA is $78,046. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Garden Grove, CA was Census Tract 1100.05 with a value of $127,356, followed by Census Tract 1100.04 and Census Tract 882.02, with respective values of $108,542 and $105,571.

Housing

Property

$601,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,898

$25,879

Median Property Taxes

±$937

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Garden Grove, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Garden Grove, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.7%

Homeownership

2021

75.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.7% of the housing units in Garden Grove, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Garden Grove, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1100.05
Census Tract 1100.04
Census Tract 882.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Garden Grove, CA was Census Tract 1100.05 with a value of $127,356, followed by Census Tract 1100.04 and Census Tract 882.02, with respective values of $108,542 and $105,571.

The following map shows all of the places in Garden Grove, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,046

Median Household Income

± $2,762

48.2k

Number of Households

± 1,565

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.2k households in Garden Grove, CA grew to $78,046 from the previous year's value of $73,611.

The following chart displays the households in Garden Grove, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Garden Grove, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.5%)
Carpooled (12.6%)
Worked At Home (7%)

In 2021, 76.5% of workers in Garden Grove, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Garden Grove, CA have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Garden Grove, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Garden Grove, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Garden Grove, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Garden Grove, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Garden Grove, CA (22.8k out of 172k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Garden Grove, CA is Asian, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of Garden Grove, CA has health coverage, with 41.5% on employee plans, 31% on Medicaid, 7.87% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.571% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see 999 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1012 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 852 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 306 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Orange County, CA.

999 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orange County, CA

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see an average of 999 patients per year. This represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1,012 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Orange County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.58%

Uninsured

41.5%

Employer Coverage

31%

Medicaid

7.87%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

0.571%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Garden Grove, CA declined by 3.13% from 7.83% to 7.58%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Garden Grove, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.