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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Torrance

California · 137,946 residents · 20.516 sq mi
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Torrance is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,489. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $308,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

137,946
+4%since 1990
from 133,107 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,724 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 6,488 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+8%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
132K136K140K145K149K1990201020202024Torrance
2024142K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,489
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,204 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,144
+27%since 1990
from $22,095 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$308,600
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$903
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $795 in 1990
US average: $602
56.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
44.0% rent
5.5
−24%since 1990
from 7.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

36.4%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 31.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−20%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Torrance, California?

Torrance, California has about 137,946 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Torrance, California?

The typical household in Torrance, California earns about $56,489 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 $308,600, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Torrance, California?

About 36.4% 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 6.4% of people in Torrance, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Torrance, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Torrance, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,839 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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