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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Signal Hill

California · 9,333 residents · 2.189 sq mi
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Signal Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,938. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $171,400. Despite a median home value of $171,400, the poverty rate sits 39% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,333
+11%since 1990
from 8,371 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,264 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 3,824 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+5%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Signal Hill
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,938
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,011 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,399
+34%since 1990
from $18,270 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$171,400
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$725
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $652 in 1990
US average: $602
47.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 45.2% in 1990
53.0% rent
3.5
−33%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(5,429)
Black10.6%(884)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(1,788)
Asian11.4%(958)
Diversity Score81.9%(6,856)
2000
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(3,340)
Black12.5%(1,167)
Hispanic / Latino29%(2,707)
Asian16.2%(1,515)
Diversity Score88.7%(8,276)
89
+8%since 1990
from 82 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−26%since 1990
from 23.5 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 Signal Hill, California?

Signal Hill, California has about 9,333 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Signal Hill, California?

The typical household in Signal Hill, California earns about $48,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Signal Hill, California expensive?

In Signal Hill, California, the median home is worth about $171,400, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Signal Hill, California?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Signal Hill, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Signal Hill, California?

About 17.2% of people in Signal Hill, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Signal Hill, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Signal Hill, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 962 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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