Gardena, CA Demographics

A map of Gardena's Population by Race

Gardena, California has an estimated population of 59,422, a slight decrease from the 61,027 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.4% Hispanic, 25.6% Asian, 17.2% Black, 7.4% White, 4.4% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gardena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gardena has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gardena, that probability was 71.9% in 2020 and 70.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gardena is ranked the 157th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gardena was ranked the 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gardena's White Population

4,389 residents of Gardena, or 7.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gardena is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Gardena ranks 1479th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardena's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Gardena's population has decreased from 7.9% to 7.4%.

Gardena is more White than neighboring West Athens (1.7% White), and West Rancho Dominguez (2% White). Gardena is less White than neighboring Alondra Park (21.2% White), Hawthorne (9.2% White), and Lawndale (14.4% White).

Gardena's Black Population

10,250 residents of Gardena, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gardena is considerably higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Gardena ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardena's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Black residents' share of Gardena's population has decreased from 21.3% to 17.2%.

Gardena is more Black than neighboring Alondra Park (4.4% Black), and Lawndale (6.4% Black). Gardena is less Black than neighboring West Athens (49% Black), West Rancho Dominguez (34.8% Black), and Hawthorne (24.8% Black).

Gardena's Asian Population

15,206 residents of Gardena, or 25.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gardena is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Gardena ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardena's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Asian residents' share of Gardena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 25.6%.

Gardena is more Asian than neighboring Alondra Park (11.7% Asian), West Athens (1.1% Asian), West Rancho Dominguez (1.2% Asian), Hawthorne (7.2% Asian), and Lawndale (11.1% Asian).

Gardena's Hispanic Population

26,412 residents of Gardena, or 44.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gardena is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Gardena ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Gardena's population has increased from 40.2% to 44.4%.

Gardena is more Hispanic than neighboring West Athens (44% Hispanic). Gardena is less Hispanic than neighboring Alondra Park (57.7% Hispanic), West Rancho Dominguez (59.4% Hispanic), Hawthorne (54.7% Hispanic), and Lawndale (65.1% Hispanic).

Gardena's Native American/Other Population

576 residents of Gardena, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gardena is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Gardena ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gardena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Gardena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alondra Park (0.9% Native American/Other), West Rancho Dominguez (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lawndale (0.4% Native American/Other). Gardena is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Athens (2.2% Native American/Other), and Hawthorne (1.4% Native American/Other).

Gardena's Multiracial Population

2,589 residents of Gardena, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gardena is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Gardena ranks 1117th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardena's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Gardena's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.4%.

Gardena is more Multiracial than neighboring Alondra Park (4.2% Multiracial), West Athens (1.9% Multiracial), West Rancho Dominguez (2.1% Multiracial), Hawthorne (2.7% Multiracial), and Lawndale (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.