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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palos Verdes Estates

California · 13,512 residents · 4.776 sq mi
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Palos Verdes Estates is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,320. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $500,001. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 183% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,512
+1%vs 2000
vs 13,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,829 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 2,793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 46.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$101,320
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $123,534 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$50,273
−27%vs 2000
vs $69,040 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $789,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,351 in 2000
US average: $450
90.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
9.2% rent
4.9
−23%vs 2000
vs 6.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(10,155)
Black1%(130)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(378)
Asian17.1%(2,283)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.1%(5,880)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(11,358)
Black1.5%(209)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(302)
Asian13.6%(1,838)
Other0.8%(107)
Diversity Score38.2%(5,160)
38
−13%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.8%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
27.3%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.9 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palos Verdes Estates, California?

Palos Verdes Estates, California has about 13,512 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palos Verdes Estates, California?

The typical household in Palos Verdes Estates, California earns about $101,320 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palos Verdes Estates, California expensive?

In Palos Verdes Estates, California, the median home is worth about $500,001, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Verdes Estates, California?

About 62.8% of adults age 25 and over in Palos Verdes Estates, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palos Verdes Estates, California?

About 2.3% of people in Palos Verdes Estates, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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