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Toro Canyon

California · 1,508 residents · 9.387 sq mi
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Toro Canyon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,083. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $977,900. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 81% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% 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
1,508
−11%since 2000
from 1,697 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
161 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
+13%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Toro Canyon
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,083
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,789 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,063
+65%since 2000
from $45,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$977,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $665,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,096 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.9
−8%since 2000
from 9.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,363)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(276)
Asian1.4%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score38%(645)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(1,175)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(293)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other1.7%(26)
Diversity Score45%(678)
Diversity Score
45
+18%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
60.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toro Canyon, California?

Toro Canyon, California has about 1,508 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Toro Canyon, California?

The typical household in Toro Canyon, California earns about $110,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Toro Canyon, California expensive?

In Toro Canyon, California, the median home is worth about $977,900, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Toro Canyon, California?

About 50.7% of adults age 25 and over in Toro Canyon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Toro Canyon, California?

About 6.0% of people in Toro Canyon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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