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CITY · 2010 ACS

Topanga

California · 8,289 residents · 19.127 sq mi
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Topanga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,234. Population has declined 9% since 2011. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 97% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,289
−9%vs 2011
vs 9,065 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
433 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 474 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+2%vs 2011
vs 45.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,234
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $127,167 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,108
+10%vs 2011
vs $66,493 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.464 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,000,001 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,822
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,998 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−24.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.2% in 2011
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−11.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.3
+6%vs 2011
vs 7.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(7,488)
Black3.5%(317)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(795)
Asian2.4%(220)
Other2.7%(245)
Diversity Score38.4%(3,484)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(7,002)
Black1.4%(112)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(534)
Asian4.1%(343)
Other4.3%(356)
Diversity Score36.1%(2,990)
Diversity Score
36
−6%vs 2011
vs 38 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 34.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
21.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
Female
53.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.4% in 2011
Foreign born
15.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Topanga, California?

Topanga, California has about 8,289 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Topanga, California?

The typical household in Topanga, California earns about $120,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Topanga, California expensive?

In Topanga, California, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,822 a month.

How educated are people in Topanga, California?

About 61.9% of adults age 25 and over in Topanga, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Topanga, California?

About 4.8% of people in Topanga, California live below the federal poverty line.

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