Population 39,092 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harbor Gateway
Household size in Harbor Gateway
| Period | Harbor Gateway | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.26 | 2.71 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.41 | 2.81 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.41 | 2.79 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.71 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.01 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Harbor Gateway is a place of big households: 3.02 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.26 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Harbor Gateway
| Period | Harbor Gateway | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 39.8 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.2 | 40.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 40.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 42.4 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +2.7 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Harbor Gateway is 37.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 Harbor Gateway
| Period | Harbor Gateway | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 10.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 9.6% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 8.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 8.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Harbor Gateway: 15.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 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 Harbor Gateway
Renters in Harbor Gateway
| Period | Harbor Gateway | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.7% | 45.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.8% | 46.8% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.9% | 46.9% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.1% | 47.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Harbor Gateway rent: 58.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 39.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 1.4 points from 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 Harbor Gateway
| Period | Harbor Gateway | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Harbor Gateway than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 Harbor Gateway
| Period | Harbor Gateway | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1963 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1963 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1962 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1964 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Harbor Gateway 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. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 Harbor Gateway
| Period | Harbor Gateway | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $978 | $1,385 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,118 | $1,524 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,351 | $1,905 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,893 | $2,478 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$915 | +$1,093 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Harbor Gateway pays $1,893 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in Torrance overall ($2,478). Rents are up $915 a month from 2006–10, a 93% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Harbor Gateway
Bachelor's degrees in Harbor Gateway
| Period | Harbor Gateway | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 40.3% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 41.3% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 47.2% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 50.1% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Harbor Gateway than nationally: 27.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.5 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
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 Harbor Gateway
| Period | Harbor Gateway | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 88.8% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.2% | 89.8% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.9% | 91.6% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 93.0% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +4.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Harbor Gateway never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 Harbor Gateway
| Period | Harbor Gateway | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 7.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 9.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Harbor Gateway: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Harbor Gateway compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Gateway | 3.02 | 37.7 | 15.3% | 58.1% | 6.0% | 1964 | $1,893 | 27.6% | 79.2% | 7.9% |
| North Torrance | 2.83 | 43.0 | 10.6% | 41.2% | 6.4% | 1962 | $2,320 | 44.0% | 90.3% | 6.6% |
| Old Town | 2.46 | 40.9 | 6.3% | 56.3% | 8.9% | 1964 | $2,149 | 53.4% | 95.0% | 5.6% |
| Alondra Park | 2.93 | 40.7 | 10.6% | 46.1% | 5.2% | 1963 | $2,324 | 27.1% | 79.8% | 7.3% |
| West Rancho Domingues | 3.22 | 37.2 | 17.3% | 32.8% | 5.2% | 1957 | $1,494 | 15.4% | 77.3% | 12.1% |
| South East Torrance | 2.66 | 47.7 | 6.9% | 33.9% | 5.1% | 1965 | $2,239 | 45.8% | 92.9% | 6.1% |
| West Torrance | 2.56 | 43.6 | 6.1% | 48.1% | 8.1% | 1966 | $2,752 | 56.8% | 96.6% | 5.1% |
| Rancho Dominguez | 2.78 | 49.3 | 13.3% | 16.4% | 6.3% | 1980 | $1,282 | 24.6% | 80.9% | 6.9% |
| Athens | 3.22 | 36.1 | 21.5% | 53.6% | 5.4% | 1964 | $1,686 | 20.1% | 77.1% | 9.6% |
| Walteria | 2.52 | 47.5 | 7.7% | 43.1% | 12.1% | 1966 | $2,226 | 56.4% | 94.6% | 3.0% |
| North West Long Beach | 3.87 | 34.4 | 21.4% | 39.9% | 5.4% | 1958 | $1,572 | 18.7% | 74.7% | 7.4% |
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 Harbor Gateway. 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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