Gateway Cities Census Data
Hawaiian Gardens
Description: Hawaiian Gardens’ name is said to have originated from a bamboo hut-style fruit stand in the area that was a popular stop for travelers in the 1920s. One visitor said it looked like a Hawaiian garden and the name stuck. In recent history, the city has developed homes and businesses and continues to forge ahead, while holding on to its past.
With its hotels, motels, and restaurants, the city still is a rest stop for travelers — as in the days of the original Hawaiian Garden fruit stand. Hawaiian Gardens, one of a few cities in Los Angeles County that permits card clubs and casinos, is attempting to use the card clubs’ revenue to attract and retain businesses.
(city description courtesy of Press Telegram 2006 Almanac)
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | |
| Population | 13,639 | 14,779 | 14,254 |
| Percent of Los Angeles County Population | 0.15% | 0.16% | 0.15% |
| Median Age | 25.4 | 28.4 | |
| Number of Households | 3,395 | 3,507 | 3,562 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.66% | 8.78% | 14.20% |
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| Average Household Income (in 2010 dollars) | $57,205 | $52,034 | |
| Median Household Income (in 2010 dollars) | $51,894 | $45,156 | $56,055 |
