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Pepperdine University

California · 3,087 residents · 0.538 sq mi
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Pepperdine University is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $199,432. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 91% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $979,700. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
91% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,087
+11%since 2023
from 2,772 in 2023
2020 – 2024
5,738 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 5,152 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
20.2
+1%since 2023
from 20.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
3K3K3K3K3K20202024Pepperdine University
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$199,432
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $179,868 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$20,373
+10%since 2023
from $18,575 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.290
−14%since 2023
from 0.336 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$979,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $763,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$3,139
US average: $1,442
57.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
42.6% rent
17.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
8.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.9
+16%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(1,341)
Black7%(194)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(451)
Asian23.8%(659)
Other4.6%(127)
Diversity Score84.5%(2,342)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(1,303)
Black10.9%(336)
Hispanic / Latino17%(525)
Asian22.8%(705)
Other7.1%(218)
Diversity Score90.5%(2,793)
90
+7%since 2023
from 84 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

90.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
63.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
+16%since 2023
from 11.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
38.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
20.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
31.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
47.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
24.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
48.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
58.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
16.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
64.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pepperdine University, California?

Pepperdine University, California has about 3,087 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pepperdine University, California?

The typical household in Pepperdine University, California earns about $199,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pepperdine University, California expensive?

In Pepperdine University, California, the median home is worth about $979,700, and the typical rent is about $3,139 a month.

How educated are people in Pepperdine University, California?

About 90.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pepperdine University, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pepperdine University, California?

About 0.0% of people in Pepperdine University, 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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