Population 7,532 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Walteria
Household size in Walteria
| Period | Walteria | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.71 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.81 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.79 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.71 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.01 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Walteria run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.44, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
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 Walteria
| Period | Walteria | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 39.8 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 40.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 40.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 42.4 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.7 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Walteria skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.0, as it has nationally.
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 Walteria
| Period | Walteria | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.6% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 8.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Walteria: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Torrance.
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 Walteria
Renters in Walteria
| Period | Walteria | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2% | 45.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 46.8% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 46.9% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.1% | 47.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Walteria than nationally: 43.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in Torrance overall (47.7%). Among homeowners, 47.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.0 points since 2006–10, 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 Walteria
| Period | Walteria | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 7.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +1.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Walteria: 12.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, 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 Walteria
| Period | Walteria | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1963 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1963 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1962 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1964 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Walteria is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. 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 Walteria
| Period | Walteria | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,313 | $1,385 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,600 | $1,524 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,791 | $1,905 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,226 | $2,478 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$913 | +$1,093 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Walteria costs $2,226 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Torrance overall ($2,478). Rents are up $913 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.9% 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 Walteria
Bachelor's degrees in Walteria
| Period | Walteria | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.0% | 40.3% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.2% | 41.3% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.9% | 47.2% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.4% | 50.1% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Walteria is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 Walteria
| Period | Walteria | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 88.8% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 89.8% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 91.6% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 93.0% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +4.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Walteria: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 Walteria
| Period | Walteria | Torrance | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Walteria has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Walteria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walteria | 2.52 | 47.5 | 7.7% | 43.1% | 12.1% | 1966 | $2,226 | 56.4% | 94.6% | 3.0% |
| South East Torrance | 2.66 | 47.7 | 6.9% | 33.9% | 5.1% | 1965 | $2,239 | 45.8% | 92.9% | 6.1% |
| Hollywood Riviera | 2.40 | 48.0 | 3.6% | 38.1% | 12.9% | 1959 | $2,870 | 71.3% | 98.4% | 6.6% |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula | 2.74 | 50.0 | 3.4% | 15.3% | 9.4% | 1966 | $3,262 | 75.4% | 97.8% | 7.0% |
| West Torrance | 2.56 | 43.6 | 6.1% | 48.1% | 8.1% | 1966 | $2,752 | 56.8% | 96.6% | 5.1% |
| Old Town | 2.46 | 40.9 | 6.3% | 56.3% | 8.9% | 1964 | $2,149 | 53.4% | 95.0% | 5.6% |
| 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% |
| 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 Walteria. 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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