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Torrance

California · 147,067 residents · 20.516 sq mi
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Torrance is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $796,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147,067
+7%since 2000
from 137,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,168 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 6,724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
132K136K140K145K149K1990201020202024Torrance
2024142K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,781
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,489 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,588
+66%since 2000
from $28,144 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$796,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,803
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $903 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
8.4
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(51,913)
Black3.3%(4,781)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(28,080)
Asian35.3%(51,857)
Other6%(8,838)
Diversity Score87.9%(129,334)
Diversity Score
88
+18%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
30.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Torrance, California?

Torrance, California has about 147,067 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Torrance, California?

The typical household in Torrance, California earns about $94,781 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 $796,800, and the typical rent is about $1,803 a month.

How educated are people in Torrance, California?

About 51.7% 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 6.8% 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 13,960 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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