Gardena, CA is a city located in Los Angeles County with 26,286 people according to 2019 estimates. The density of the city is 8,597 people per square mile and it is part of the larger Los Angeles metropolitan area. Gardena offers many opportunities for businesses, outdoor activities, and local organizations that bring the community together.
One of the most popular businesses in Gardena is “Plus One Robotics” which specializes in robotic automation systems and industrial engineering services. Other notable businesses include Jollibee – a Filipino fast-food restaurant chain and Marukai Market – a Japanese grocery store.
For outdoor activities, Gardena offers year-round outdoor entertainment including biking trails at Harbor Regional Park and fishing at Alondra Reservoir. Residents can also enjoy cultural performances at the Alondra Performing Arts Center or visit one of the many museums like El Camino College Art Gallery or Automobile Driving Museum.
Gardena also has several organizations such as Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute which provides cultural enrichment through educational programs about traditional Japanese culture and arts like Taiko drumming or Ikebana flower arranging classes as well as hosting festivals throughout the year. Additionally ,Gardena Lions Club encourages volunteerism by sponsoring activities geared towards helping those in need within their community.
To stay active, there are local sporting events throughout the year such as high school football games between Serra Cavaliers and Narbonne Gauchos at historic Jackie Robinson Stadium or basketball tournaments at Edward Vincent Jr Park all summer long.
The population in Gardena (zip 90249) is 26,286. There are 8,827 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gardena (zip 90249) is 41.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gardena (zip 90249) is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gardena (zip 90249)
- 44.2% are married
- 8.0% are divorced
- 33.8% are married with children
- 19.7% have children, but are single
Race in Gardena (zip 90249)
- 13.6% are White
- 27.9% are Black
- 14.5% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.9% claim Other
- 36.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.5% Two or more races
- 2.6% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander