Garden Grove, Florida Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Garden Grove, Florida had a total population of 637, the 835th largest community in Florida, with a median household income of $71,033, which is 5% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 23.3%.
Garden Grove Quick Facts
How Garden Grove 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 | 911 | 637 | No clear change (-30.1%) |
| Median household income | $45,638 | $71,033 | No clear change (+55.6%) |
| Median home value¹ | $131,563 | $273,200 | +107.7% |
| Median gross rent | $890 | $1,116 | No clear change (+25.4%) |
How Garden Grove 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: 72.4%
- Black: 7.4%
- Hispanic: 4.9%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 14.1%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 19.8%
- HS Diploma: 17.9%
- Some College: 24.6%
- Associate's: 6.3%
- Bachelor's: 22.4%
- Graduate+: 9.1%
Garden Grove Rankings in Florida
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Other Cities in Hernando County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill | 119,983 | $68,432 | 11.8% | $288,500 |
| Brooksville | 9,457 | $54,926 | 19.7% | $141,000 |
| North Weeki Wachee | 8,979 | $64,891 | 11.7% | $328,700 |
| South Brooksville | 5,099 | $61,196 | 14.0% | $245,300 |
| Timber Pines | 5,007 | $59,185 | 11.5% | $278,200 |
| Brookridge | 4,923 | $53,989 | 8.1% | $156,600 |
| North Brooksville | 4,227 | $78,458 | 14.7% | $209,500 |
| Ridge Manor | 3,935 | $57,857 | 14.6% | $229,800 |
| High Point | 3,548 | $49,368 | 7.9% | $181,300 |
| Hill 'n Dale | 3,083 | $57,500 | 10.1% | $185,300 |
Cities Similar to Garden Grove
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield (Santa Rosa County) | 599 | $65,156 | $206,000 | 8.2% | 20.0% |
| Reddick | 573 | N/A | $126,400 | 11.1% | 26.4% |
| Stacey Street | 582 | $65,655 | N/A | 14.9% | 36.9% |
| Glen St. Mary | 612 | $59,167 | $301,900 | 11.9% | 28.3% |
| Cinco Bayou | 609 | $84,688 | $348,800 | 39.8% | 12.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 637, Garden Grove'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 Grove is a small community located in Florida, within Hernando County. The total population is 637. It ranks as the 835th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.
Age Demographics
The median age in Garden Grove is 52.0 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Garden Grove is $71,033. This is 5% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.3%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $273,200. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Garden Grove is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.
Education
31.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Garden Grove, Florida 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 Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. 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 Grove, Florida?
Garden Grove, Florida has a population of 637 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Garden Grove, FL?
The median household income in Garden Grove is $71,033, which is 12% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Garden Grove, FL?
The poverty rate in Garden Grove is 23.3%. This means approximately 134 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Garden Grove, Florida?
Garden Grove's population is 72.4% White, 7.4% Black, 4.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Garden Grove, FL?
The median home value in Garden Grove is $273,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.
How educated is Garden Grove, Florida?
31.4% of adults (25+) in Garden Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.