Garden Grove, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Orange County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Garden Grove based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Garden Grove
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 76Income: 60Home Value: 77Safety: 100Education: 25Median Age: 66Climate: 50Cost of Living: 90

Quick Stats

Population

170,603

2023 ACS

Median Income

$90,166

2023

Median Home Value

$765,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,971

2023

Median Age

39.6

Unemployment

5.8%

Cost of Living Index

180.3

100 = national avg

Garden Grove is a city in Orange County, California, with a population of 170,603 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Garden Grove is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Garden Grove is $90,166, and the median home value is $765,500. The cost of living index is 180.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,971 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, and the median age is 39.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

170,603

Male

85,348

50.0%

Female

85,255

50.0%

Median Age

39.6

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

17.4%

High School or Higher

34.0%

Foreign Born

45.3%

Veterans

2.1%

Married

39.9%

Avg Household Size

3.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.566

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Asian

41.6%

Foreign Born

45.3%

White
28.4%
Black
1.3%
Asian
41.6%
Native American
0.8%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More
13.2%
Other
14.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

37.6%

64,164 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

62.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
56,457 (88.0%)
Puerto Rican
372 (0.6%)
Cuban
205 (0.3%)
Salvadoran
1,958 (3.1%)
Guatemalan
1,112 (1.7%)
Colombian
552 (0.9%)
Honduran
185 (0.3%)
Ecuadorian
57 (0.1%)
Peruvian
401 (0.6%)
Other Hispanic
2,872 (4.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
747 (1.1%)
Chinese
2,781 (3.9%)
Filipino
3,558 (5.0%)
Vietnamese
55,260 (77.8%)
Korean
3,998 (5.6%)
Japanese
858 (1.2%)
Pakistani
204 (0.3%)
Cambodian
447 (0.6%)
Hmong
254 (0.4%)
Thai
298 (0.4%)
Laotian
345 (0.5%)
Taiwanese
110 (0.2%)
Other Asian
2,179 (3.1%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
128 (24.2%)
Samoan
88 (16.6%)
Chamorro
62 (11.7%)
Tongan
61 (11.5%)
Other Pacific Islander
189 (35.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
47 (3.4%)
Other Native American
1,345 (96.1%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

162,426

English Only

32.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Vietnamese

49,213 speakers

Limited English

35.2%

Language Distribution

Vietnamese
49,213 (30.3%)
Spanish
47,067 (29.0%)
Korean
3,428 (2.1%)
Tagalog
2,634 (1.6%)
Chinese
2,589 (1.6%)
Other Asian
1,941 (1.2%)
Other Indo-European
1,383 (0.9%)
Arabic
1,158 (0.7%)
Other Languages
377 (0.2%)
German
212 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

64.8%

Limited English Proficiency

35.2%

Vietnamese
64.0% limited English
Spanish
40.0% limited English
Korean
68.1% limited English
Tagalog
36.6% limited English
Chinese
61.6% limited English
Other Asian
43.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
28.3% limited English
Arabic
39.0% limited English
Other Languages
43.0% limited English
German
12.7% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,579

2.1% of population

Disability Rate

16.7%

597 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$43,143

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
16.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.7%
Vietnam
36.6%
Korea
4.7%
World War II
2.3%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.7%
35-54
25.1%
55-64
15.7%
65-74
28.4%
75+
25.1%

Male Veterans

3,228

90.2%

Female Veterans

351

9.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$43,143

Non-Veteran Income

$34,646

Difference

$8,497

24.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

597

Without Disability

2,982

Disability Rate

16.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

38,956

#1 Ancestry

American

6.7% (11,496)

#2 Ancestry

German

3.5% (5,989)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

2.9% (5,011)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
6.7%
German
3.5%
Irish
2.9%
English
2.5%
Italian
1.8%
French
0.6%
European
0.6%
Arab
0.6%
Norwegian
0.5%
Scottish
0.4%
Swedish
0.4%
Polish
0.4%
Dutch
0.3%
Scotch-Irish
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%
Danish
0.2%
Czech
0.1%
Russian
0.1%
Greek
0.1%
Sub-Saharan African
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

48,650

Family Households

37,959

78.0%

Married Couples

25,851

53.1%

Non-Family Households

10,691

22.0%

Single Mother Households

8,267

17.0%

Single Father Households

3,841

7.9%

Living Alone

7,684

15.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

28,972

In Married Couple

21,326

73.6%

With Single Mother

5,545

19.1%

With Single Father

2,101

7.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$95,734

Married Couple Income

$109,969

Single Mother Income

$66,375

Single Father Income

$81,449

Avg Family Size

3.5

Avg Non-Family Size

3.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

7,295

Grandparents Responsible

924

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$90,166

+23% vs national

Per Capita Income

$32,387

-13% vs national

Poverty Rate

12.2%

-10% vs national

Gini Index

0.4216

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.8%

+11% vs national

SNAP Recipients

13.8%

of households

How Garden Grove Compares

Garden Grove vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Garden Grove is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Garden Grove. The median household income here is $90,166.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
13.0%
$25-50K
14.1%
$50-75K
15.3%
$75-100K
12.8%
$100-150K
20.2%
$150-200K
11.3%
$200K+
13.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.8%

-24% vs CA avg

Labor Force

88,771

Employed

83,577

Mean Commute

26 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

17.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

34.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

39.6

Work from Home

10.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

180.3

100 = national avg

+80.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$79,316

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$187,473

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
276.6
Food
118.9
Transportation
125.1
Healthcare
115.1
Utilities
146.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,746

per month

2 Bedroom

$3,236

per month

The median household income in Garden Grove, CA is $90,166, which is 23.1% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $32,387. The poverty rate of 12.2% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4216, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 88,771. 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 26 minutes, with 10.1% working from home. About 74.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 180.3, which is 80.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 276.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $79,316 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$888,500

Median List Price

$972,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$604

Days on Market

40

Active Inventory

83

Months of Supply

2.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$978,273

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,498

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

47.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

36.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

101.4%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
47.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
36.4%
Listings with Price Drops
16.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 7.0%List Price ↑ 6.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

34

New Listings

54

Pending Sales

44

Homes Sold ↓ 34.6%New Listings ↓ 15.6%Pending ↓ 21.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$604

Median List $/SF

$571

Sale $/SF ↓ 0.3%List $/SF ↓ 4.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Garden Grove vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Garden Grove is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$765,500

Median Rent

$1,971

Total Housing Units

50,401

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Owner Occupied

53.6%

Renter Occupied

46.4%

Median Property Tax

$4,892

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,096

Housing Types

Single Family
64.0%
Multi-Family
32.2%
Mobile Home
3.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,892

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.64%

of home value

Median Home Value

$765,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,284

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,892) by the median home value ($765,500). In Garden Grove, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.64%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Garden Grove, CA is $888,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 40 days on the market. 47.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $604. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,498/month. About 53.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 50,401 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,892. The effective tax rate is 0.64%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.77

per 1,000 residents

+6% vs national

Property Crime Rate

17.59

per 1,000 residents

+2% vs national

Total Crimes

3,400

2024

Violent Clearance

40%

cases solved

Property Clearance

9%

cases solved

YoY Change

+50.4%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Garden Grove Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Garden Grove vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Garden Grove is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 3.4%Property ↓ 30.2%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Garden Grove police solve 47% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of murder cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.010.0%
RapeViolent250.1516.0%
RobberyViolent1100.6625.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3261.9546.9%
BurglaryProperty5143.087.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,96311.757.7%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty4612.7613.9%

Garden Grove, CA reported 462 violent crimes and 2,938 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.77 per 1,000 residents is 6.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 40% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,963 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 10.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20244622,9382.7717.59
20233092,4151.8414.37
20225383,7213.1822.00
2021681560.400.91
20205123,9382.9822.94
20195063,9092.9322.62
20185074,0402.9023.13
20176024,3483.4324.78
20165454,3223.0924.52
20155044,4332.8625.18

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.8

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

24.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

16.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

41

Public Assistance

$285.0M

Individual Assistance

$18.2M

Most Common Type

Fire

19 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $335.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Coastal Fire β†’FireMay 2022β€”β€”
Bond Fire β†’FireDec 2020β€”β€”
Blue Ridge Fire β†’FireOct 2020β€”β€”
Silverado Fire β†’FireOct 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$213.7M$18.0M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Winter StormMay 2019$249Kβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2017$2.7M$15K
Canyon 2 Fire β†’FireOct 2017β€”β€”
Canyon Fire β†’FireSep 2017β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$4.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… β†’FloodJan 2011$11.8Mβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireNov 2008$2.1M$288
Freeway Fire Complex β†’FireNov 2008β€”β€”
Wildfires, Flooding, Mud Flows, and Debr… β†’FireOct 2007$2.6M$2K
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
Santiago Fire β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
241 Fire β†’FireMar 2007β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 49 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,829

Total Claims Paid

$21,065,584

Avg Claim Payout

$5,502

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

118

Federal Funding

$76,315,071

Properties Protected

241

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.43

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW17$1,280,999
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan14$978,064
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic14$11,518,084
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic14$21,429,301
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control9$12,326,209

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Garden Grove has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, wildfire, landslide. The area has had 41 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (19 declarations). 3,829 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $285,026,432 in public assistance recovery funding. $18,224,702 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 118 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

23.1%

13.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.3%

6.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.1%

2.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.4%

1.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.9%

Arthritis

17.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.3%

Loneliness

38.2%

Lack of Support

33.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.1%

Mobility

14.9%

Cognitive

15.0%

Hearing

5.8%

Vision

6.5%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Garden Grove has an obesity rate of 23.1%, which is 13.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.0 mi

Garden Grove Hospital & Medica...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center2.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
West Anaheim Medical Center2.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Anaheim Community Hospital, Llc2.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center4.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Huntington Beach Hospital4.7 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

174,601

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE174,2260
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN UTILITY COMPANY3750

There are 2 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

26 min

+11% vs national

Drive Alone

74.0%

-6% vs national

Public Transit

1.3%

+42% vs national

Work From Home

10.1%

+9% vs national

Carpool

11.9%

Walk / Bike

1.3%

combined

How Garden Grove's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

10

2023

6-Year Avg

12

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

4

Nighttime

6

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
2023910040
20221010040
20211618061
20201010430
2019810531
20181011341

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Garden Grove, CA is 26 minutes, which is 10.7% above the national average of 23 minutes. 74.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.1% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 1.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.9% of workers carpool. 1.0% walk to work. In 2023, there were 10 traffic fatalities from 9 fatal crashes. 4 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.0%

of households

No Internet

6.6%

of households

Total Households

48,650

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.0%
Cellular Data Plan
87.8%
Satellite
6.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.6%
No Internet Access
6.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.7%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.9%

of households

Tablet

66.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.7%
Smartphone
92.1%
Desktop / Laptop
83.9%
Tablet
66.6%
Smartphone Only
8.3%
No Computer
4.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Garden Grove vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

174,601

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF GARDEN GROVECommunityPurchased surface water174,2260
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN UTILITY COMPANYCommunityGround water3750

91.8% of households in Garden Grove have broadband internet access. 76.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.6% of households have no internet access. 8.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 174,601 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Garden Grove is located in Orange County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Garden Grove.

Election Overview

Source: Orange County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

691,731

49.7%

GOP Votes

654,815

47.1%

Total Votes

1,390,965

Margin

D+2.7%

Shift from 2020

R+6.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+2.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024691,731654,8151,390,96549.7%47.1%D+2.7
2020814,009676,4981,521,72553.5%44.5%D+9.0
2016556,544472,6691,092,11651.0%43.3%D+7.7

In the 2024 presidential election, Orange County recorded 1,390,965 total votes. Democrats won the county with 49.7% of the vote compared to 47.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+2.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Orange County has shifted 5.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

617

Total Assets

$294.6M

Total Income

$210.7M

Per 10K Residents

36.2

nonprofits

-17.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

34

Median Assets

$92K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
172
Education
55
Human Services
45
Arts & Culture
37
Recreation & Sports
24
Youth Development
17
Community Improvement
16
Public Benefit
16
Philanthropy
14
Animal-Related
13
International
13
Health Care
6
Crime & Legal
6
Housing & Shelter
4
Unknown
4
Mental Health
3
Voluntary Health
3
Environment
2
Medical Research
2
Mutual Benefit
2
Public Safety
1
Civil Rights
1
Science & Tech
1
71.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $209.3M of $294.6M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Garden Grove

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
NHAN HOA COMPRENESIVE HEALTH CARE CLINIC INCHealth Care$60.6M$17.3M1992
SOUTHLAND INTEGRATED SERVICES INCβ€”$31.7M$10.9M1992
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF ORANGE COUNTYβ€”$28.1M$44.7M1966
AMVETS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SERVICE FOUNDATIONPublic Benefit$21.5M$23.4M2016
ORANGE COUNTY ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE INCHealth Care$15.3M$21.1M2000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GARDEN GROVE INCYouth Development$14.0M$23.4M1965
AL-RAHMAN FOUNDATION WAQFReligion$11.8M$537K2014
THE CARROLL SHELBY FOUNDATIONUnknown$10.9M$2.2M1996
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ORANGE COUNTYHuman Services$8.1M$6.9M1946
TU VIEN DAI BIReligion$7.3M$2.0M2014
BRACKENS KITCHEN INCβ€”$6.4M$7.0M2014
OLLV FOUNDATION INCReligion$5.1M$4.4M2024
VIETNAMESE BUDDHISM STUDY TEMPLE IN AMERICAReligion$4.9M$1.1M1999
THOMAS HOUSE TEMPORARY SHELTERβ€”$4.5M$2.0M1988
BODHI BUDDHA SANGHAHuman Services$4.4M$243K2022
AESTHETIC SURGERY EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$4.2M$1.1M1997
TIME TO GIVE BACKHuman Services$4.1M$39K2020
PADRE PIO ACADEMYUnknown$2.8M$377K1994
ASSOCIATION OF VIETNAMESE BUDDHISTS NUN IN AMERICA/ DUOC SU BUDDHISTReligion$2.8M$123K1995
THE SUH MOON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHβ€”$2.7M$428K1992
VIETNAMESE LEAGUE OF ORANGE COUNTYβ€”$2.5M$1.1M1982
THE KOREAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ORANGE COUNTYCommunity Improvement$2.1M$593K1997
GIAC AN BUDDHIST MONASTERY GIAC AN TINH XAReligion$2.0M$504K2015
CHOONG SHIK CHOI MEMORIAL FUNDCrime & Legal$1.9M$69K2002
CHAN GIAC ZEN MONASTERY INCReligion$1.9M$169K2000
HAVEN UNIVERSITYβ€”$1.7M$835K1980
BUDDHIST SOCIAL SERVICES CENTERReligion$1.7M$426K2006
GOLDEN STATE HUMANE SOCIETYAnimal-Related$1.4M$3.6M1979
ORANGE COUNTY KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL COMMITTEECivil Rights$1.4M$19K2014
ARIRANG COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$559K2018
VIEN MINH BUDDHIST TEMPLES IN CALIFORNIA IN THE USReligion$1.2M$109K2011
GARDEN GROVE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$1.1M$289K1998
SPITZER-MAGIS CENTERReligion$1.0M$2.1M2003
KOREAN-AMERICAN SENIORS ASSOCIATION OF OCβ€”$1.0M$322K1996
GET INSPIREDEnvironment$908K$403K2010
GARDEN GROVE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$826K$1.0M2011
LONG THANH BUDDHIST MEDITATION CENTERReligion$814K$664K2016
EMLEN W HOAG FOUNDATIONYouth Development$800K$319K1961
CRIPPLED CHILDRENS RELIEF ASSOCIATION OF ORANGE COUNTY INCHealth Care$781K$379K1953
GARDEN GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETYArts & Culture$770K$87K1968
SCHOLARS HOPE FOUNDATIONEducation$741K$187K2000
BEN EM DANG CO TAHuman Services$661K$366K2002
SOCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR VIETNAMInternational$641K$859K1992
LINH UNG BUDDHIST MONASTERYReligion$638K$136K2015
PHUOC QUANG BUDDHIST TEMPLEReligion$627K$102K2014
SUNG NGHIEM ZEN CENTER INCReligion$542K$484K2005
GLOBAL MISSION FOR HIDDEN PEOPLEInternational$519K$253K2006
VAN HANH ASSEMBLY - LIEN HOA TEMPLEInternational$517K$102K1991
ORANGE COUNTY CURLING CLUBRecreation & Sports$500K$367K2012
MUSLIM AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GREATER LAArts & Culture$452K$1.2M2019

Garden Grove, CA has 617 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $294.6M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 172 organizations. 34 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 36.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,386

Total Approved

$634.1M

Jobs Supported

13,745

Per 10K Residents

81.2

SBA loans

-12.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

153

Top Lender

Bank of America, National Association

141 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)83% of all loans

Loans

1,148

Total Amount

$436.6M

Avg Loan

$380,288

Median Loan

$142,500

SBA Guaranteed

$324.6M(74%)

Jobs Supported

9,660

50417% of all loans

Loans

238

Total Amount

$197.6M

Avg Loan

$830,046

Median Loan

$591,000

7(a) β€” 83%504 β€” 17%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

207

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$167.7M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$810,202

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade157 loans
NAICS 44
$59.9M
Wholesale Trade146 loans
NAICS 42
$71.3M
Accommodation & Food Services146 loans
NAICS 72
$70.9M
Health Care & Social Assistance125 loans
NAICS 62
$60.9M
Manufacturing119 loans
NAICS 33
$96.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Tl Machine, Inc.3$7.3M
Kaon Investment Llc4$6.6M
Tj Aerospace, Inc.3$5.7M
Forbes Gg Llc1$5.5M
Cd Video Manufacturing, Inc.3$5.3M
Phil Hong Nguyen1$5.0M
Aero Dynamic Machining, Inc.3$4.6M
Severance Dental Inc2$4.6M
Dabake Llc1$4.5M
Nails Cost Inc.1$4.4M

Garden Grove, CA has received 1,386 SBA loans totaling $634.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,148 loans (83% of the total), supporting 9,660 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 238 loans totaling $197.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Garden Grove is Bank of America, National Association with 141 loans. That works out to 81.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

57

Total Population

2,126,826

Avg Median Income

-$34,986,346

Avg Home Value

-$34,259,670

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9062046,992$122,582$782,000$2,2636.4
9062135,735$94,679$734,400$2,0614.2
9062315,369$112,366$920,200$2,2241.8
9063049,565$124,360$866,400$2,4526.2
9063845,714$110,606$765,100$2,0527.8
906391,714N/AN/AN/A0.1
9068031,949$83,150$571,300$1,9532.5
9070116,044$97,712$763,700$2,2761.6
9070348,607$133,300$906,500$2,9108.8
9071328,583$129,397$808,600$2,6993.5
9071520,668$94,796$660,900$2,1961.7
9071613,743$76,235$525,100$1,6960.9
9072024,021$134,232$1,166,200$2,3706.1
9074024,382$82,427$488,400$2,42111.1
90742385$119,115$1,625,000$3,0040.2
90743478$166,023$2,000,001$2,3640.1
9080839,351$131,959$900,100$2,2716.9
9081543,461$116,567$890,500$2,2637.0
9082293N/AN/AN/A0.2
908400N/AN/AN/A0.0
9260624,499$140,790$1,046,700$2,8453.5
9262650,569$117,627$1,037,700$2,5209.7
9262760,751$105,039$1,074,900$2,2996.4
9264655,814$132,841$1,031,700$2,5708.1
9264758,794$107,877$963,900$2,4007.5
9264845,521$118,993$1,176,000$2,3248.0
9264935,504$121,604$1,070,800$2,5545.6
926558,101$64,602$723,700$1,4430.9
9268390,140$82,703$820,000$2,1019.7
9270148,272$68,697$608,300$1,6503.2
9270362,223$80,817$585,900$1,9224.2
9270480,408$94,249$641,600$2,1477.4
9270637,191$96,424$839,100$1,8903.5
9270759,213$99,491$635,600$2,1415.2
9270856,358$111,797$1,018,600$2,5079.1
9278054,495$98,647$832,200$2,2116.3
9278229,947$143,433$1,028,900$2,7785.2
9280161,218$78,477$632,600$1,9776.3
9280243,698$83,621$721,700$1,9854.5
9280483,435$74,588$729,700$1,9907.1
9280574,336$85,623$667,400$2,0456.2
9280640,528$95,112$791,200$2,2347.7
9283135,831$89,451$821,300$2,0936.0
9283226,364$92,588$773,100$2,0272.9
9283352,038$113,296$844,000$2,1557.7
9283526,753$138,487$981,700$2,4105.7
9284054,475$96,555$746,900$1,9555.2
9284133,514$81,975$766,400$1,9834.6
9284346,553$82,009$665,900$1,8784.0
9284422,719$73,590$706,900$1,9892.1
9284515,484$133,564$882,600$2,5312.2
928615,776$204,750$1,686,200N/A2.1
9286520,897$130,258$842,700$2,3433.8
9286614,776$83,776$892,200$1,9551.9
9286744,003$125,799$951,000$2,20912.0
9286827,390$89,050$714,300$2,3563.4
9287052,384$110,575$871,000$2,2676.7

Garden Grove, CA has 57 ZIP codes with a combined population of 2,126,826. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$34,986,346. The average median home value is -$34,259,670. The average median monthly rent is -$46,781,553.

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