Population 16,769 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in El Segundo
Household size in El Segundo
| Period | El Segundo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
El Segundo is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 46 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in El Segundo
| Period | El Segundo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.1, the median age in El Segundo is the same as the national median, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 38.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in El Segundo
| Period | El Segundo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in El Segundo: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in El Segundo
Renters in El Segundo
| Period | El Segundo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.6% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.5% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.5% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in El Segundo rent: 57.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than a quarter of owners (26.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in El Segundo
| Period | El Segundo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in El Segundo: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Los Angeles area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in El Segundo
| Period | El Segundo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
El Segundo is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. El Segundo has older homes than the great majority of California cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in El Segundo
| Period | El Segundo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,465 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,540 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,985 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,535 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,069 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in El Segundo costs $2,535 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,069 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in El Segundo
Bachelor's degrees in El Segundo
| Period | El Segundo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
El Segundo is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.5 points, in line with the national trend. El Segundo has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of California cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in El Segundo
| Period | El Segundo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in El Segundo: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 53 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in El Segundo
| Period | El Segundo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in El Segundo than nationally: unemployment was 6.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
El Segundo compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Segundo | 2.27 | 40.1 | 8.0% | 57.5% | 6.8% | 1964 | $2,535 | 62.7% | 97.7% | 6.6% |
| Manhattan Beach | 2.59 | 44.3 | 6.2% | 34.7% | 12.0% | 1973 | $3,146 | 78.3% | 98.3% | 4.5% |
| Del Aire | 3.15 | 38.4 | 11.2% | 32.9% | 8.2% | 1963 | $2,305 | 39.8% | 85.0% | 3.5% |
| Playa Del Rey | 2.01 | 43.4 | 2.4% | 54.9% | 7.7% | 1971 | $2,862 | 73.5% | 99.1% | 6.7% |
| Lennox | 3.67 | 35.7 | 15.5% | 74.0% | 4.9% | 1960 | $1,491 | 10.2% | 56.6% | 6.5% |
| Hawthorne | 2.90 | 34.8 | 17.3% | 73.0% | 5.6% | 1970 | $1,967 | 25.3% | 79.0% | 8.1% |
| Hermosa Beach | 2.18 | 42.8 | 8.3% | 49.3% | 14.1% | 1966 | $2,948 | 74.8% | 98.3% | 5.4% |
| Lawndale | 3.16 | 38.7 | 11.9% | 59.1% | 6.7% | 1967 | $2,013 | 21.7% | 73.5% | 8.7% |
| Marina Del Rey | 1.78 | 42.1 | 3.8% | 71.6% | 21.1% | 1990 | $3,418 | 73.1% | 98.4% | 5.6% |
| Inglewood | 2.82 | 38.9 | 16.6% | 64.0% | 7.1% | 1960 | $1,851 | 25.1% | 78.3% | 8.0% |
| Ladera Heights | 2.61 | 42.6 | 16.2% | 35.9% | 7.6% | 1962 | $2,950 | 57.3% | 95.2% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up El Segundo. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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