Population 78,863 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in San Pedro
Household size in San Pedro
| Period | San Pedro | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, San Pedro sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the Los Angeles area overall, where it has 3.01 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 San Pedro
| Period | San Pedro | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of San Pedro is 41.9 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.3, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southwest.
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 San Pedro
| Period | San Pedro | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in San Pedro than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Los Angeles area. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, 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 San Pedro
Renters in San Pedro
| Period | San Pedro | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.0% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.6% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.0% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in San Pedro: 58.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About three in ten owners (29.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the northwest. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 51 have a higher share of renters.
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 San Pedro
| Period | San Pedro | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in San Pedro: just 5.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. Vacancy is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 San Pedro
| Period | San Pedro | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
San Pedro is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 San Pedro
| Period | San Pedro | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,162 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,278 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,542 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,957 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$795 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in San Pedro costs $1,957 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area overall ($2,279). Rent has climbed $795 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.6% 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 San Pedro
Bachelor's degrees in San Pedro
| Period | San Pedro | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in San Pedro (32.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 San Pedro
| Period | San Pedro | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.8% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.1% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in San Pedro never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Locally, though, the rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area overall (82.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.6 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 San Pedro
| Period | San Pedro | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in San Pedro: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
San Pedro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro | 2.63 | 41.9 | 12.9% | 58.0% | 5.4% | 1963 | $1,957 | 32.0% | 84.4% | 6.4% |
| Wilmington | 3.49 | 36.1 | 18.9% | 56.5% | 4.3% | 1965 | $1,723 | 13.4% | 63.4% | 7.0% |
| Rolling Hills | 2.69 | 52.8 | 3.5% | 14.6% | 8.5% | 1963 | $3,458 | 74.5% | 97.8% | 7.2% |
| Harbor City | 2.93 | 38.5 | 14.8% | 49.8% | 5.1% | 1976 | $1,790 | 31.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 2.83 | 51.4 | 3.6% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 1974 | $2,853 | 68.4% | 96.5% | 5.4% |
| Lomita | 2.75 | 41.4 | 10.0% | 53.3% | 8.7% | 1966 | $1,986 | 36.6% | 86.8% | 4.5% |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | 2.69 | 49.8 | 4.5% | 19.5% | 9.6% | 1967 | $3,404 | 71.4% | 98.2% | 5.9% |
| West Carson | 2.63 | 45.4 | 8.0% | 29.7% | 5.5% | 1973 | $2,064 | 37.6% | 86.4% | 5.5% |
| Palos Verdes Estates | 2.62 | 52.7 | 2.3% | 7.1% | 10.5% | 1965 | $3,174 | 79.9% | 97.7% | 4.2% |
| Carson | 3.49 | 42.7 | 13.3% | 26.0% | 5.3% | 1966 | $2,228 | 29.5% | 84.7% | 7.3% |
| Torrance | 2.71 | 42.4 | 8.5% | 47.7% | 7.7% | 1964 | $2,478 | 50.1% | 93.0% | 6.2% |
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 San Pedro. 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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