1. Based on archaeological findings, Tongva Indians hunted and fished in the area of today's Gardena. The Tongva Indians — also known as Gabrielino Indians — are probably descendants of those who crossed from Asia to North America around 10,000 years ago.
   
   
2. The median income for a household in the city was $38,988, and the median income for a family was $44,906.
   
   
3. Economy:  Digital Manga is headquartered in Suite 300 at 1487 West 178th Street. Nissin Foods has its United States headquarters and its Gardena Plant in Gardena. Nissin Foods (U.S.A.) Co., Inc. opened in Gardena in 1970.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

24.6%

24.4%

0.6%

26.2%

37.7%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

A small percentage of the businesses listed on BlackCityInfo.com may not necessarily be black owned and operated but have received favorable reviews from users who have visited the establishment, or from the owners themselves who warmly seek out African American patronage.

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Angelic Hair Beauty Supply & Salon -  Category: Beauty Supply/Salon -   22208-2212 West El Segundo Blvd. Gardena, CA 90249 (310) 515-3598
   
   
2. Emphatic Hair Design -  Category: Hair Salon -   12824 Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249 (310) 329-2895  - (review)
   
   
3. Happy Wigs & Beauty Supply -  Category: Beauty Supply -   1703 W. El Segundo Blvd. Gardena, CA 90249 (323) 756-6891
   
   
4. Loose Endz Hair Salon -  Category: Beauty Salon/Barber -   14595 South Western Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249-3303 (310) 323-7123
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Dare U Too Care Grill -  Category: Soul Food Cusine -   14903 S Western Ave. Gardena, CA 90249 (310) 715-6774  - (review)
   
   
2. Grancee's House of Soul Food -  Category: Soul Food Cusine -   2142 W El Segundo Blvd. Gardena, CA 90249 (310) 538-5858
   
   
3. Mike's Soul Food -  Category: Soul Food Cusine -   1322 West Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247-2420 (310) 527-0057
   
   
4. Oh My Burger -  Category: Burger -  Can you say Oh My Burger!?!?! Oh My Burger was created to bring fresh, just like homemade, high quality food to an area that lacks just that. Freshness, Quality, Convenience and Service is what Oh My Burger is all about. You wont get a traditional burger here. There is a burger and a side for everyone. At Oh My Burger, we promise made to order burgers and sides. Our patties and sides are fresh and prepared every day, our produce is cut and diced daily.   - 2142 W. El Segundo Blvd. Gardena, CA (310) 756-6522  - (visit website)
   
   

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BLACK CHURCHES

1. Beautiful Garden Ministries Church of God in Christ -  1829 Marine Avenue Gardena, California 90249 (310) 225-5656 - (visit website)
   
   
2. City of Refuge Church -  14527 South San Pedro St. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 516-1433  - (visit website)
   
   
3. Create a PageNew Dawn Evangelistic Ministry COGIC -   1346 West 155th. Street, Gardena, CA 90247  - (visit website)