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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palos Verdes Estates

California · 13,340 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 $123,534. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $789,400. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 160% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,340
−1%since 1990
from 13,512 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,793 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2,829 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.7
+3%since 1990
from 45.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024Palos Verdes Estates
202413K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$123,534
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $101,320 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$69,040
+37%since 1990
from $50,273 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$789,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,351
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
90.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.8% in 1990
9.5% rent
6.4
+29%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(11,358)
Black1.5%(209)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(302)
Asian13.6%(1,838)
Diversity Score38.2%(5,160)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(10,155)
Black1%(130)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(378)
Asian17.1%(2,283)
Diversity Score44.1%(5,880)
44
+15%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

70.9%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 96.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
31.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 30.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 13,340 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Palos Verdes Estates, California earns about $123,534 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 $789,400, and the typical rent is about $1,351 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Verdes Estates, California?

About 70.9% 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 2.2% of people in Palos Verdes Estates, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palos Verdes Estates, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Palos Verdes Estates, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 172 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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