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CITY · 2020 ACS

Topanga

California · 8,560 residents · 19.127 sq mi
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Topanga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,010. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,124,200. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% 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

Total population
8,560
+8%since 2019
from 7,900 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
448 / sq mi
+8%since 2019
from 413 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+5%since 2019
from 45.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K201020202024Topanga
20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,010
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $128,546 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,871
−10%since 2019
from $73,508 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 72.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,124,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,064,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $3,088 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 73.5% in 2019
24.0% rent
Afford Score
9.3
+12%since 2019
from 8.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(6,289)
Black1.8%(146)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(694)
Asian6.7%(532)
Other3%(239)
Diversity Score44.1%(3,483)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(6,656)
Black1.3%(112)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(759)
Asian4.8%(411)
Other3.6%(304)
Diversity Score41.9%(3,589)
Diversity Score
42
−5%since 2019
from 44 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 97.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 37.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
−11%since 2019
from 39.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
Female
50.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
Foreign born
20.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Topanga, California?

Topanga, California has about 8,560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Topanga, California?

The typical household in Topanga, California earns about $121,010 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 $1,124,200, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Topanga, California?

About 62.8% 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 5.8% of people in Topanga, California live below the federal poverty line.

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