Gardena City, California
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 57746 people, 20324 households, and 14031 families living in the city. The population density was 9921.3 people per square mile (3830.64/kmē), making its California's 52nd most densely populated city. There were 21041 housing units at an average density of 3615.3 per square mile (1395.88/kmē). The average household size was 2.8 people, and the average family size was 3.38 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males. The median age of the city's population was 34.4 years, the median age of male residents at 33.2 and the median age of female residents at 35.5. The racial makeup of the city was 13755 White, 15010 Black or African American, 367 American Indian, 15489 Asian, 424 Native Hawaiian, 2917 from two or more races and 9784 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $38988, it would be the 652nd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of California. The median income for a family in the city was $44906, making its California's 619th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17263, it is the 634th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income of city was $23888, Median income for males is $26525, compared with $21447 for females.
In 2000, 16631 pupils and students, of which 48.78% are male and 51.22% are female, 28.8% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.88% nursery or pri school, 5.23% kindergarten, 43.41% elementary school, 18.84% high school and 26.64% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 57746 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 57746 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 57943 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 58730 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 59019 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 59234 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 59144 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 59080 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 58731 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 58295 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 58554 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 462 | 516 | 978 |
| Kindergarten | 485 | 384 | 869 |
| Elementary school | 3583 | 3637 | 7220 |
| High school | 1676 | 1457 | 3133 |
| College or graduate school | 1906 | 2525 | 4431 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena city, California | $38988 | $44906 | $17263 |
| Los Angeles County, California | $42189 | $46452 | $20683 |
| California, United States | $47493 | $53025 | $22711 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |