Home Garden, California Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Home Garden, California Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Home Garden, California had a total population of 1,806, the 919th largest community in California, with a median household income of $56,384, which is 43% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 43% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 2.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 13.9% is notably above the national average.

Home Garden Quick Facts

Population 1,806

Median Household Income $56,384

Median Home Value $164,500

Poverty Rate 15.0%

Unemployment Rate 13.9%

Median Age 30.8 years

Homeownership Rate 61.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.7%

High School Graduation Rate 69.6%

Diversity Index 44/100

Population 1,806 919th of 1,570

Median Income $56,384 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 15.0% 21% higher than national

Median Home Value $164,500 bottom 10%

How Home Garden 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	1,903	1,806	-5.1%
Median household income	$52,823	$56,384	+6.7%
Median home value	$162,900	$164,500	+1.0%

How Home Garden Compares

Median Household Income

Home Garden

$56,384

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Home Garden

$164,500

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.1%

$25K-$50K 15.5%

$50K-$100K 31.7%

$100K+ 22.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.8%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

12.1%

$25K-$30K

0.9%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

1.4%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

7.4%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

3.6%

$200K+

3.6%

Employment

13.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

57.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.4%

Renter 38.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,166/mo 24.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.1%

18-34

28.6%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

13.9%

75+

1.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Home Garden Rankings in California

#919 Population of 1,570

#1146 Median Income of 1,375

#1452 Education of 1,570

#1334 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in Kings County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hanford	59,754	$76,461	14.5%	$349,400
Lemoore	27,102	$83,724	15.1%	$328,300
Corcoran	22,491	$59,905	20.7%	$236,100
Avenal	13,608	$54,741	19.1%	$228,900
Lemoore Station	6,175	$69,243	9.4%	N/A
Armona	3,890	$64,276	11.2%	$284,100
Kettleman City	1,002	$47,743	31.1%	$141,300
Stratford	973	$62,639	31.6%	$289,200
Grangeville	618	$165,246	0.0%	$382,100
Hardwick	58	N/A	55.2%	N/A

Cities Similar to Home Garden

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Thermal	1,800	N/A	$187,000	8.7%	19.3%
Parkwood	1,758	$61,645	$237,500	7.2%	20.8%
London	1,800	$48,750	$215,300	6.6%	44.4%
Del Rey	1,654	$56,544	$222,500	7.8%	34.4%
Calwa	1,862	$65,247	$205,900	2.9%	10.2%

Population Overview

Home Garden is a small community located in California, within Kings County. The total population is 1,806. It ranks as the 919th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Home Garden is 30.8 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 32.1% of the population under 18, Home Garden has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Home Garden is $56,384. This is 43% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 13.9%. This is 110% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $164,500. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $734,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Home Garden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Home Garden is Hispanic or Latino, making up 73.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (11.9% vs 5.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (73.2% vs 40.2%). The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

2.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 93% 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 69.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Home Garden, 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 Home Garden, California?

Home Garden, California has a population of 1,806 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

The median household income in Home Garden is $56,384, which is 30% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Home Garden, CA?

The poverty rate in Home Garden is 15.0%. This means approximately 271 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Home Garden, California?

Home Garden's population is 6.0% White, 11.9% Black, 73.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.7% Asian.

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

The median home value in Home Garden is $164,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.

How educated is Home Garden, California?

2.7% of adults (25+) in Home Garden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.