Garden Acres, California Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Garden Acres, California had a total population of 10,667, the 484th largest community in California, with a median household income of $66,474, which is 33% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 33% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 5.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 10.3% is notably above the national average.

Garden Acres Quick Facts

Population 10,66790% MOE ±1,266

Median Household Income $66,47490% MOE ±$8,690

Median Home Value $336,00090% MOE ±$19,774

Poverty Rate 18.9%90% MOE ±5.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 10.3%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Median Age 31.6 years90% MOE ±2.6 years

Homeownership Rate 54.2%90% MOE ±6.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.9%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 50.9%

Diversity Index 29/100

Population 10,667 484th of 1,570

Median Income $66,474 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 18.9% 52% higher than national

Median Home Value $336,000 bottom 30%

How Garden Acres Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	9,972	10,667	No clear change (+7.0%)
Median household income	$50,933	$66,474	+30.5%
Median home value¹	$206,267	$336,000	+62.9%
Median gross rent	$1,345	$1,354	No clear change (+0.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Garden Acres Compares

Median Household Income

Garden Acres

$66,474

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Garden Acres

$336,000

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 39.2%

$100K+ 29.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

1.1%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

6.1%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

13.5%

$60K-$75K

14.6%

$75K-$100K

11.1%

$100K-$125K

13.1%

$125K-$150K

3.0%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

7.7%

Employment

10.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

64.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.2%

Renter 45.8%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,354/mo 24.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.5%

18-34

26.7%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

16.3%

75+

2.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Garden Acres Rankings in California

#484 Population of 1,570

#1027 Median Income of 1,375

#1393 Education of 1,570

#1069 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in San Joaquin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Stockton	322,326	$79,907	15.5%	$440,900
Tracy	96,966	$121,119	7.8%	$699,000
Manteca	89,043	$97,055	9.5%	$589,900
Lodi	67,607	$88,530	12.4%	$492,500
Lathrop	35,052	$126,421	7.1%	$643,600
Mountain House	25,513	$177,163	5.1%	$946,900
Ripon	16,201	$133,380	5.4%	$704,800
Country Club	10,161	$81,464	15.4%	$382,500
August	8,825	$53,173	26.9%	$296,100
Escalon	7,451	$81,467	8.8%	$471,200

Cities Similar to Garden Acres

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Placerville	10,762	$67,274	$473,100	23.4%	15.8%
Delhi	11,009	$67,500	$349,700	14.7%	15.5%
Shasta Lake	10,311	$67,401	$294,400	15.3%	13.3%
Farmersville	10,397	$60,804	$248,500	6.1%	22.9%
Sun Village	11,036	$72,173	$384,700	8.3%	15.5%

Population Overview

Garden Acres is a small city located in California, within San Joaquin County. The total population is 10,667. It ranks as the 484th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garden Acres is 31.6 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 30.5% of the population under 18, Garden Acres has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garden Acres is $66,474. This is 33% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 10.3%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $336,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Garden Acres is Hispanic or Latino, making up 83.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 11.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (11.8%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (83.4% vs 40.2%). The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

5.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 50.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Garden Acres, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Garden Acres, California?

Garden Acres, California has a population of 10,667 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Garden Acres, CA?

The median household income in Garden Acres is $66,474, which is 18% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Garden Acres, CA?

The poverty rate in Garden Acres is 18.9%. This means approximately 2,017 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Garden Acres, California?

Garden Acres's population is 11.8% White, 1.2% Black, 83.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Garden Acres, CA?

The median home value in Garden Acres is $336,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x.

How educated is Garden Acres, California?

5.9% of adults (25+) in Garden Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.