Torrance, CA Demographics
What is the population of Torrance?
There are 145,454 residents in Torrance, with a median age of 42.9. Of this, 49.21% are males and 50.79% are females. US-born citizens make up 67.62% of the resident pool in Torrance, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.66%. Additionally, 12.73% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 127,689 people in Torrance currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 145,454 | -1.2% |
| Male Population | 71,576 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 73,878 | -1.9% |
Male Population 49.21%
Female Population 50.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.9 | 1.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 98,350 | -1.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 28,589 | 0.5% |
| Not Citizen | 18,515 | -0.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 67.62%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.66%
Not Citizen 12.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,177 | -18.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 12,896 | -6.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,507 | 23.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 930 | -8.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 127,689 | -0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.82%
Moved from Same County 8.94%
Moved from Same State 1.05%
Moved from Different State 0.64%
Same House as Last Year 88.55%
What are the employment statistics in Torrance?
White-collar workers make up 88.12% of the working population in Torrance, while blue-collar employees account for 11.88%. There are also 8,603 entrepreneurs in Torrance (11.94% of the workforce); 49,908 workers employed in private companies (69.27%); and 8,327 people working in governmental institutions (11.56%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 63,490 | 0.0% |
| Blue Collar | 8,559 | 2.0% |
White Collar 88.12%
Blue Collar 11.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,603 | -0.3% |
| Private Companies | 49,908 | 1.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,327 | -5.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,211 | -1.4% |
Self Employees 11.94%
Private Companies 69.27%
Governmental Workers 11.56%
Not for Profit Companies 7.23%
How many households are there in Torrance?
There are a total of 55,719 households in Torrance, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.31% of these Torrance households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.69%. Additionally, 29.65% of households have children and 70.35% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 55,719 | 0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 36,945 | -1.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 18,774 | 4.6% |
Family Households 66.31%
Non-Family Households 33.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 16,523 | -4.3% |
| Households without Children | 39,196 | 2.3% |
Households with Children 29.65%
Households without Children 70.35%
What are the median and average incomes in Torrance?
The average annual household income in Torrance is $140,133, while the median household income sits at $109,554 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $119,847, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $126,306. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $74,256 and $71,555, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $140,133 | 9.1% |
| Median Household Income | $109,554 | 9.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 133,496 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Torrance?
There are 59,761 housing units in Torrance, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1963. Of the 55,719 occupied housing units in Torrance, 54.81% are owner-occupied, while 45.19% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.17% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $983,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,206 per month in Torrance.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 59,761 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1963 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,075 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,657 | -4.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 20,533 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 16,277 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,783 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,951 | -6.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,154 | -11.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,735 | 11.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 587 | 34.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 9 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 55,719 | 0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 30,541 | -0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $25,178 | 1.0% |
Owner Occupied 54.81%
Renter Occupied 45.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 19,599 | -2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 10,942 | 2.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $983,000 | 15.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $922,800 | 13.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,206 | 10.3% |
With Mortgage 64.17%
Without Mortgage 35.83%
What is the level of education in Torrance?
Approximately 20.6% of the population in Torrance holds a high school degree (that's 23,737 residents), while 18.88% have attained a college certificate (27,293 locals) and 33.1% have a bachelor's degree (38,131 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,618 | 3.0% |
| Some High School | 23,737 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 27,293 | -3.0% |
| Associate Degree | 9,581 | -3.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38,131 | 0.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,396 | 0.4% |
No High School 2.27%
Some High School 20.6%
Some College 18.88%
Associate Degree 8.32%
Bachelor's Degree 33.1%
Graduate Degree 16.83%
What is the marital status of Torrance residents?
A total of 37,323 people in Torrance have never been married (which represents 31.09% of the total population), while 64,367 of them are wedded (53.62%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,564 (1.3%) and 11,299 (9.41%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 37,323 | 2.6% |
| Married | 64,367 | -2.3% |
| Separated | 1,564 | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 7,043 | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11,299 | 11,299.0% |
Never Married 31.09%
Married 53.62%
Separated 1.3%
Widowed 5.87%
Divorced 9.41%
What are the most common means of transportation in Torrance?
The top three means of transportation people in Torrance use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 55,665 residents commute by car, 837 prefer going to work by walking and 809 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 55,665 | -2.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 809 | -15.0% |
| Bicycle | 312 | -8.2% |
| Motorcycle | 87 | -1.1% |
| TaxiCab | 346 | -11.3% |
| Walk | 837 | -14.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Torrance by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90277 | 36,339 | 16,533 | $120,008.00 | $169,830.00 |
| 90501 | 42,536 | 14,607 | $89,926.00 | $122,347.00 |
| 90502 | 18,430 | 6,457 | $95,528.00 | $116,729.00 |
| 90503 | 44,280 | 17,183 | $117,364.00 | $140,458.00 |
| 90504 | 32,965 | 11,654 | $101,773.00 | $127,743.00 |
| 90505 | 36,214 | 14,113 | $108,857.00 | $141,451.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.