Garnet, California
Garnet | |
|---|---|
 Garnet with San Jacinto Peak in the background | |
 Location of Garnet in Riverside County, California | |
  Garnet Position in California. | |
| Coordinates: 33°55′08″N 116°29′23″W / 33.91889°N 116.48972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.884 sq mi (20.420 km2) |
| • Land | 7.884 sq mi (20.420 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 7,118 |
| • Density | 902.8/sq mi (348.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629132 |
Garnet is a census-designated place in Riverside County, California.[2] Garnet sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 m).[2] The 2020 United States census reported Garnet's population as 7,118.[4]
History
In 1875, Garnet was a railroad station for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Since then, it has had various names: Palms (original name), Seven Palms (1889), Palm Springs (1900), Pierce (1906), Gray (1917), Noria (1918), and finally Garnet (1923).[5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 7.9 square miles (20.4 km2), all land.[1]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,543 | — | |
| 2020 | 7,118 | −5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1860–1870[7][8] 1880-1890[9] 1900[10] 1910[11] 1920[12] 1930[13] 1940[14] 1950[15] 1960[16][17] 1970[18] 1980[19] 1990[20] 2000[21] 2010[22] | |||
Garnet first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[22]
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[23] | Pop 2020[24] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 1,654 | 1,186 | 21.93% | 16.66% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 167 | 227 | 2.21% | 3.19% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 30 | 15 | 0.40% | 0.21% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 53 | 94 | 0.70% | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 4 | 10 | 0.05% | 0.14% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 6 | 22 | 0.08% | 0.31% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 49 | 108 | 0.65% | 1.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5,580 | 5,456 | 73.98% | 76.65% |
| Total | 7,543 | 7,118 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Garnet had a population of 7,118 and a population density of 902.8 inhabitants per square mile (348.6/km2). The median age was 33.1 years; 29.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The age distribution was 10.4% aged 18 to 24, 26.3% aged 25 to 44, and 23.2% aged 45 to 64. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 98.2 males age 18 and over.[25][26][27]
93.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 6.1% lived in rural areas. The census reported that 99.5% of the population lived in households, 1 person (0.0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 32 people (0.4%) were institutionalized.[28][25][26]
There were 2,083 households in Garnet, of which 44.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 51.3% were married-couple households, 9.6% were cohabiting couple households, 18.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.4. There were 1,575 families (75.6% of all households).[25][26][29]
There were 2,372 housing units at an average density of 300.9 units per square mile (116.2 units/km2), of which 2,083 (87.8%) were occupied. Of these, 73.1% were owner-occupied, and 26.9% were occupied by renters. About 12.2% of housing units were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 2.9%.[25][26]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,876 | 26.4% |
| Black or African American | 251 | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 151 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 3,319 | 46.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,399 | 19.7% |
Demographic estimates
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that 43.0% of the population were foreign-born. Of all people aged 5 or older, 24.5% spoke only English at home, 74.0% spoke Spanish, 1.2% spoke other Indo-European languages, 0.1% spoke Asian or Pacific Islander languages, and 0.2% spoke other languages. Of those aged 25 or older, 60.5% were high school graduates and 8.8% had a bachelor's degree.[30]
Income and poverty
The median household income was $63,082, and the per capita income was $22,985. About 14.8% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line.[31]
References
- 1 2 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Garnet, California
- ↑ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Garnet CDP, California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ↑ Durham, David L. (2001). Place-Names of California's Desert Counties. Clovis, CA: World Dancer Press. p. 66. ISBN 1-884995-31-4.
- ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 2, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 11, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 28, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 17, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Garnet CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Garnet CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
- 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Garnet CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Garnet CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Garnet CDP, California; CP02: Comparative Social Characteristics in the United States - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Garnet CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
