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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rancho Palos Verdes

California · 41,145 residents · 13.473 sq mi
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Rancho Palos Verdes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,503. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $547,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 101% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

41,145
−1%since 1990
from 41,659 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,054 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 3,092 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.7
+7%since 1990
from 41.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
41K41K42K42K43K1990201020202024Rancho Palos Verdes
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$95,503
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,797 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$46,250
+27%since 1990
from $36,509 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$547,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,496
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
81.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
18.4% rent
5.7
−9%since 1990
from 6.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(31,764)
Black1.7%(713)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(2,114)
Asian20.7%(8,627)
Diversity Score54%(22,487)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(25,979)
Black2%(803)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(2,339)
Asian25.9%(10,646)
Diversity Score62.2%(25,597)
62
+15%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 95.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
−13%since 1990
from 28.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Palos Verdes, California?

Rancho Palos Verdes, California has about 41,145 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rancho Palos Verdes, California earns about $95,503 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rancho Palos Verdes, California expensive?

In Rancho Palos Verdes, California, the median home is worth about $547,100, and the typical rent is about $1,496 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Palos Verdes, California?

About 58.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho Palos Verdes, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.9% of people in Rancho Palos Verdes, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rancho Palos Verdes, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rancho Palos Verdes, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 514 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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