Garnet, California Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Garnet, California had a total population of 7,382, the 564th largest community in California, with a median household income of $72,694, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.2%.
Garnet Quick Facts
How Garnet 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 | 5,285 | 7,382 | +39.7% |
| Median household income | $47,572 | $72,694 | No clear change (+52.8%) |
| Median home value¹ | $222,635 | $267,900 | No clear change (+20.3%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,618 | $1,907 | No clear change (+17.8%) |
How Garnet Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 15.0%
- Black: 0.3%
- Hispanic: 80.5%
- Asian: 1.6%
- Other: 0.7%
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+)
- < High School: 35.3%
- HS Diploma: 29.0%
- Some College: 18.7%
- Associate's: 5.7%
- Bachelor's: 4.4%
- Graduate+: 7.0%
Garnet Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Riverside County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 319,069 | $91,045 | 12.2% | $584,800 |
| Moreno Valley | 211,666 | $93,222 | 11.7% | $503,700 |
| Corona | 159,670 | $109,242 | 8.7% | $700,700 |
| Murrieta | 112,064 | $114,081 | 5.4% | $639,800 |
| Temecula | 111,167 | $121,063 | 7.3% | $679,700 |
| Menifee | 110,305 | $93,454 | 9.5% | $537,300 |
| Jurupa Valley | 107,011 | $97,550 | 11.0% | $574,600 |
| Indio | 91,950 | $77,167 | 11.5% | $458,400 |
| Hemet | 91,326 | $57,719 | 14.9% | $352,200 |
| Perris | 80,511 | $88,911 | 10.7% | $474,700 |
Cities Similar to Garnet
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heber | 7,312 | $72,028 | $335,600 | 24.1% | 10.6% |
| Taft | 7,125 | $72,772 | $252,600 | 9.0% | 16.9% |
| Paradise (Butte County) | 7,392 | $67,687 | $416,000 | 31.9% | 18.2% |
| Oceano | 7,128 | $71,598 | $556,100 | 21.2% | 17.2% |
| Escalon | 7,451 | $81,467 | $471,200 | 17.2% | 8.8% |
Population Overview
Garnet is a small city located in California, within Riverside County. The total population is 7,382. It ranks as the 564th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Garnet is 38.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Garnet is $72,694. This is 27% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $267,900. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Garnet is Hispanic or Latino, making up 80.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.0%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (80.5% vs 40.2%). The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.
Education
11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% 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 64.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Garnet, 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 Garnet, California?
Garnet, California has a population of 7,382 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Garnet, CA?
The median household income in Garnet is $72,694, which is 10% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Garnet, CA?
The poverty rate in Garnet is 11.2%. This means approximately 828 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Garnet, California?
Garnet's population is 15.0% White, 0.3% Black, 80.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.6% Asian.
What is the median home value in Garnet, CA?
The median home value in Garnet is $267,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.
How educated is Garnet, California?
11.4% of adults (25+) in Garnet hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.