Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove: The fourth most populous city in Orange County, California. It is located in the southern part of the county. Garden Grove is known for its many Vietnamese restaurants, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Garden Grove Historical Museum and the Garden Grove Park.
About
Garden Grove is a city located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 170,883. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 171,366 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1873.
Garden Grove is a city located in northern Orange County, California. With a population of over 175,000, it is the third largest city in Orange County after Anaheim and Santa Ana. Garden Grove is located about 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles.
History
The area was originally home to the indigenous Gabrielino Indians. In 1874, Alonzo Cook founded the town after purchasing 2,000 acres of land for agriculture and cattle ranching. The city was officially incorporated in 1956 with a population under 20,000 at the time.
Little Saigon
A major area within Garden Grove is Little Saigon, the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam. Settled by Vietnamese immigrants fleeing after the Vietnam War, Little Saigon contains many Vietnamese businesses, restaurants, and cultural centers. The Asian Garden Mall is a popular tourist destination.
Tourism
Major attractions in Garden Grove include:
- Disneyland and California Adventure - Sprawling theme parks located 3 miles from Garden Grove.
- Crystal Cathedral - Famous glass church built in the 1980s, now owned by the Catholic Church.
- Garden Grove Strawberry Festival - Annual spring festival since 1958 featuring rides, food, and contests.
In summary, Garden Grove has grown rapidly from agricultural roots into a diverse suburban city. It contains Little Saigon as a cultural enclave and tourism hub. The proximity to Disneyland and beaches helps attract millions of visitors each year as well.
Quick Facts about Garden Grove
| Population : | 171,366 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Orange County |
| Postal code : | 92840–92846 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 714 |
| Official name : | Garden Grove |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.9% |
| Altitude : | 89 feet / 27 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1874 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 07:47:22 (12th May 2025) |
| Population growth : | 0.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Garden Grove is located at 33°46'26"N 117°56'29"W (33.7739100, -117.9414500).
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Demographics
The population of Garden Grove increased by 0.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 170,883 | - | census |
| 2011 | 172,957 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 173,809 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 174,422 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 174,423 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 174,343 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 174,571 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 173,422 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 172,195 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 171,644 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 171,366 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,937 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,207 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,924 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,215 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.6% |
| White only, percent : | 94.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 479 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $100,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $990 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $437 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $669 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,378 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,172 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 82,437 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 136,151 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 92,668 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,075 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,000 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,964 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 415 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 230 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 118 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 53 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 333 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 370 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,502.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.14 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $74,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $881 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $357 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $729 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,062 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 56,524 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 330,943 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,291,748 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 446,220 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,091 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,221 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,801 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,107 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,251 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 649 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 132 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,844 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 262 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,693 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,138.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.74 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $129,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,303 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $520 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,016 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,932 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 266,416 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,230 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 60,795 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,737 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $66,915 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,866 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 501 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 247 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 212 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 87 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 392 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 443 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,809.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.16 |
Where ot Eat in Garden Grove
1 Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Southern California
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Where to Stay in Garden Grove
1 Hyatt Regency Orange County
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4 Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim Resort Area/Garden Grove
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Other Places in Garden Grove
1 Garden Grove City Hall
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2 Garden Grove City Council
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3 Garden Grove Building Permits
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4 Garden Grove Mayor
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5 City Managers Office
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People born in Garden Grove (35)
People born in Garden Grove, including actor Justin Chon, punk rock musician Dexter Holland, skateboarder and artist Ed Templeton, .
List
- Kristin Hannah (American writer) she was born in 25/09/1960
- Rick Bauer (American baseball player) he was born in 10/01/1977
- Troy Polamalu (American football player, safety and American football executive) he was born in 19/04/1981
- Scott Klopfenstein (American musician) he was born in 31/05/1977
- Alan Trammell (baseball player, coach and manager from the United States) he was born in 21/02/1958
- David Choi (Korean-American musician and YouTube video producer) he was born in 22/03/1986
- Luis Gil (American soccer player) he was born in 14/11/1993
- Leah O'Brien (softball player) she was born in 09/09/1974
- Darryl Kile (American baseball player) he was born in 02/12/1968
- Matt Gunther (American movie actor (1963-1997)) he was born in 28/05/1963
- Matt Treanor (American baseball player) he was born in 03/03/1976
- Jeff Congdon (American basketball player) he was born in 17/10/1943
- Micky Dymond (motorcycle racer) he was born in 21/01/1965
- Anthony Calvano (American soccer player) he was born in 08/01/1982
- Carlos King (American football player) he was born in 25/11/1973
- Charlene Rink (professional fitness competitor) she was born in 11/02/1972
- Dennis Sigalos (American speedway rider) he was born in 16/08/1959
- Doug Neely (American soccer player) he was born in 31/05/1965
Schools in Garden Grove
College & universities near Garden Grove, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123679 | Concorde Career College-Garden Grove | Garden Grove (CA) | 92840-9201 |
| 481386 | California Career Institute | Garden Grove (CA) | 92840-2816 |
| 400187 | Advance Beauty College | Garden Grove (CA) | 92843 |
| 368832 | Thanh Le College School of Cosmetology | Garden Grove (CA) | 92840 |
| 481128 | Santa Ana Beauty College | Santa Ana (CA) | 92706-2321 |
Stations (47)
Amtrak & bus stations near Garden Grove, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA | Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center | 2150 East Katella Avenue | RAIL |
| SNA | Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center | 1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard | RAIL |
| FUL | Fullerton Transportation Center | 120 East Santa Fe Avenue | RAIL |
| IRV | Irvine Transportation Center | 15215 Barranca Parkway | RAIL |
| LBC | Long Beach, California | 601 North Long Beach Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Garden Grove
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Grov Post Office | Garden Grove (CA) | 92842 |
| King Post Office | Santa Ana (CA) | 92706 |
| Bolsa Post Office | Westminster (CA) | 92684 |
| Brookhurst Center Post Office | Anaheim (CA) | 92814 |
| Holiday Post Office | Anaheim (CA) | 92812 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Garden Grove , Iowa township in Decatur County, Iowa with a population of 200 people.
Other cities in Orange County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 353,676 | The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area. |
| Santa Ana | 331,301 | The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. |
| Irvine | 283,700 | A city located in Orange County, California. |
| Huntington Beach | 198,246 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Fullerton | 139,921 | The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Orange | 138,192 | The sixth most populous city in California. |
| Costa Mesa | 112,366 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Mission Viejo | 94,242 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Westminster | 89,740 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Newport Beach | 86,834 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Lake Forest | 85,329 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Buena Park | 81,269 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Tustin | 79,815 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Yorba Linda | 68,027 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,569 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| San Clemente | 64,551 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
Distance to Other Cities
Garden Grove distances to largest California cities
