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- Los Angeles13.01M · 33.2% of the state
- San Francisco4.65M · 11.9% of the state
- Riverside4.64M · 11.8% of the state
- San Diego3.28M · 8.4% of the state
- Sacramento2.41M · 6.1% of the state
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Digital footprint
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Three people, one name
An illustrative Garden Grove search returns these candidates separately because the fields around the name disagree.
Alex Morgan strong match
Garden Grove · professional record and dated address agree
A. Morgan different person
Another California city · the location and age range do not overlap
Alexa Morgan different person
The first name differs and no second anchor matched
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Narrowing a common name in Garden Grove
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Around Garden Grove
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Garden Grove facts and independent reference paths
Garden Grove is home to an estimated 172,361 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024), making it the #154 largest city in the United States. Located in Orange County, California, the city has grown about 0.2% since the 2020 census (171,949). Recordwell checks available information and open public web pages to help you find anyone in Garden Grove in seconds.
Common names can return dozens of candidates in a city this size — add an age or neighborhood to narrow the list. Nearby large cities include Santa Ana and Orange. Searching statewide? Use the California people search.
Quick facts: Garden Grove, California
| Population (July 2024 est.) | 172,361 |
| 2020 census | 171,949 |
| Change 2020–2024 | +0.2% |
| Land area | 18 sq mi |
| Population density | 9,553 / sq mi |
| County | Orange County |
| U.S. population rank | #154 |
record: U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 population estimates, 2020 decennial census (land area & density).
Common questions
How many people live in Garden Grove, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 172,361 residents as of July 2024, up from 171,949 at the 2020 census.
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