Garden Farms, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Garden Farms, California had a total population of 241, the 1351st largest community in California. The poverty rate is 37.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (37.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Garden Farms Quick Facts
How Garden Farms Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 248 | 241 | -2.8% |
How Garden Farms Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Farms Rankings in California
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Other Cities in San Luis Obispo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo | 48,491 | $73,685 | 30.4% | $935,100 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 31,446 | $92,228 | 13.1% | $687,200 |
| Atascadero | 29,712 | $91,429 | 11.4% | $716,500 |
| Arroyo Grande | 18,372 | $102,553 | 4.8% | $814,200 |
| Nipomo | 17,516 | $110,022 | 5.7% | $723,700 |
| Los Osos | 14,166 | $108,932 | 8.1% | $805,800 |
| Grover Beach | 12,604 | $86,458 | 11.8% | $727,500 |
| Morro Bay | 10,692 | $95,843 | 8.5% | $918,200 |
| Templeton | 9,580 | $117,063 | 4.2% | $810,400 |
| Pismo Beach | 8,014 | $118,072 | 6.9% | $1,021,300 |
Cities Similar to Garden Farms
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 241 | $109,375 | $671,600 | 61.9% | 2.9% |
| Keswick | 240 | $71,442 | $388,100 | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Lockwood (Monterey County) | 240 | N/A | N/A | 19.9% | 7.5% |
| Greenhorn | 243 | $71,538 | $276,400 | 0.0% | 7.0% |
| Snelling | 243 | $47,045 | $294,200 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 241, Garden Farms's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Garden Farms is a small community located in California, within San Luis Obispo County. The total population is 241. It ranks as the 1351st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Garden Farms is 54.4 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 25.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 37.3%. This is 211% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Garden Farms, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Garden Farms is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.9% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (19.1%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.
Education
27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 76.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Garden Farms, 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 Farms, California?
Garden Farms, California has a population of 241 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Garden Farms, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Garden Farms — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Garden Farms, CA?
The poverty rate in Garden Farms is 37.3%. This means approximately 90 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Garden Farms, California?
Garden Farms's population is 80.9% White, 0.0% Black, 19.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Garden Farms, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Garden Farms — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Garden Farms, California?
27.6% of adults (25+) in Garden Farms hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.