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Signal Hill

California · 11,848 residents · 2.189 sq mi
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Signal Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $86,140. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $528,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,848
+27%since 2000
from 9,333 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,413 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 4,264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+15%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,140
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,264
+69%since 2000
from $24,399 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$528,300
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+75%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(3,340)
Black12.5%(1,167)
Hispanic / Latino29%(2,707)
Asian16.2%(1,515)
Other0%
Diversity Score88.7%(8,276)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(2,831)
Black13.1%(1,550)
Hispanic / Latino35.5%(4,208)
Asian21.8%(2,586)
Other3.1%(369)
Diversity Score92.2%(10,926)
Diversity Score
92
+4%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
25.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Signal Hill, California?

Signal Hill, California has about 11,848 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Signal Hill, California earns about $86,140 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 $528,300, and the typical rent is about $1,600 a month.

How educated are people in Signal Hill, California?

About 42.2% 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 12.9% 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 3,477 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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