Population 9,931 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South East Torrance
Household size in South East Torrance
| Period | South East Torrance | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.71 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.81 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.79 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.71 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.01 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in South East Torrance average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.77, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the center.
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 South East Torrance
| Period | South East Torrance | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 39.8 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 40.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 40.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 42.4 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.7 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
South East Torrance skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 South East Torrance
| Period | South East Torrance | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 10.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 8.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 8.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in South East Torrance, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 South East Torrance
Renters in South East Torrance
| Period | South East Torrance | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 45.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 46.8% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 46.9% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 47.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in South East Torrance is about as common as it is nationally: 33.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Torrance as a whole (47.7%). More than four in ten owners (42.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.8 points, a much bigger shift than 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 South East Torrance
| Period | South East Torrance | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +1.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in South East Torrance: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 South East Torrance
| Period | South East Torrance | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1963 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1963 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1962 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1964 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
South East Torrance is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Torrance as a whole looks much the same.
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 South East Torrance
| Period | South East Torrance | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,375 | $1,385 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,453 | $1,524 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,628 | $1,905 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,239 | $2,478 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$864 | +$1,093 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South East Torrance costs $2,239 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in Torrance as a whole ($2,478). Rents are up $864 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, 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 South East Torrance
Bachelor's degrees in South East Torrance
| Period | South East Torrance | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 40.3% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.6% | 41.3% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.2% | 47.2% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.8% | 50.1% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in South East Torrance: 45.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Even so, the share is lower than in Torrance overall (50.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 South East Torrance
| Period | South East Torrance | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 88.8% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 89.8% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 91.6% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 93.0% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +4.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in South East Torrance have finished high school (92.9%), above the national rate of 89.3%. Torrance as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.7 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 South East Torrance
| Period | South East Torrance | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in South East Torrance: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
South East Torrance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East Torrance | 2.66 | 47.7 | 6.9% | 33.9% | 5.1% | 1965 | $2,239 | 45.8% | 92.9% | 6.1% |
| Old Town | 2.46 | 40.9 | 6.3% | 56.3% | 8.9% | 1964 | $2,149 | 53.4% | 95.0% | 5.6% |
| Walteria | 2.52 | 47.5 | 7.7% | 43.1% | 12.1% | 1966 | $2,226 | 56.4% | 94.6% | 3.0% |
| West Torrance | 2.56 | 43.6 | 6.1% | 48.1% | 8.1% | 1966 | $2,752 | 56.8% | 96.6% | 5.1% |
| Hollywood Riviera | 2.40 | 48.0 | 3.6% | 38.1% | 12.9% | 1959 | $2,870 | 71.3% | 98.4% | 6.6% |
| 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% |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula | 2.74 | 50.0 | 3.4% | 15.3% | 9.4% | 1966 | $3,262 | 75.4% | 97.8% | 7.0% |
| Alondra Park | 2.93 | 40.7 | 10.6% | 46.1% | 5.2% | 1963 | $2,324 | 27.1% | 79.8% | 7.3% |
| West Side | 3.53 | 39.9 | 19.7% | 44.5% | 7.2% | 1960 | $1,818 | 22.7% | 75.8% | 8.4% |
| Rancho Dominguez | 2.78 | 49.3 | 13.3% | 16.4% | 6.3% | 1980 | $1,282 | 24.6% | 80.9% | 6.9% |
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 South East Torrance. 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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