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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Torrance

California · 133,107 residents · 20.516 sq mi
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Torrance is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,204. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $338,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

133,107
−4%vs 2000
vs 137,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,488 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 6,724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
132K136K140K145K149K1990201020202024Torrance
2024142K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,204
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,489 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,095
−21%vs 2000
vs $28,144 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$338,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $308,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$795
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $903 in 2000
US average: $450
56.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.0% in 2000
43.7% rent
7.2
+31%vs 2000
vs 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(72,234)
Black2.1%(2,911)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(17,637)
Asian28.4%(39,210)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.2%(102,411)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(97,538)
Black1.3%(1,684)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(13,179)
Asian21.9%(29,105)
Other3.6%(4,780)
Diversity Score63.3%(84,278)
63
−15%vs 2000
vs 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Torrance, California?

Torrance, California has about 133,107 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Torrance, California?

The typical household in Torrance, California earns about $47,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Torrance, California expensive?

In Torrance, California, the median home is worth about $338,700, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Torrance, California?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Torrance, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Torrance, California?

About 5.1% of people in Torrance, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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