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Pepperdine University

California · 2,747 residents · 0.538 sq mi
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Pepperdine University is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $596,000. At a median age of 20.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 67% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,747
−1%vs 2021
vs 2,764 in 2021
2020 – 2024
5,106 / sq mi
−1%vs 2021
vs 5,138 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
20.5
+3%vs 2021
vs 20.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
3K3K3K3K3K20202024Pepperdine University
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$131,528
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $158,313 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$20,654
−5%vs 2021
vs $21,753 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
93.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$596,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $644,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
94.3%
+27.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.7% in 2021
5.7% rent
4.5
+11%vs 2021
vs 4.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(1,373)
Black8.5%(235)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(475)
Asian18.8%(519)
Other5.9%(162)
Diversity Score84.7%(2,342)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(1,626)
Black8.1%(223)
Hispanic / Latino5%(136)
Asian24%(660)
Other6.1%(168)
Diversity Score74.8%(2,056)
75
−12%vs 2021
vs 85 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

89.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
77.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
+8%vs 2021
vs 11.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
22.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
48.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
46.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.3% in 2021
55.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.7% in 2021
13.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pepperdine University, California?

Pepperdine University, California has about 2,747 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pepperdine University, California earns about $131,528 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 $596,000.

How educated are people in Pepperdine University, California?

About 89.3% 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 0.8% 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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