Torrance, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Los Angeles County · California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Torrance based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
143,499
2023 ACS
Median Income
$113,105
2023
Median Home Value
$1,036,600
2023
Median Rent
$2,214
2023
Median Age
43.1
Unemployment
5.5%
Cost of Living Index
223.5
100 = national avg
Torrance is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 143,499 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Torrance is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in Torrance is $113,105, and the median home value is $1,036,600. The cost of living index is 223.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,214 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, and the median age is 43.1 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
143,499
Male
71,195
49.6%
Female
72,304
50.4%
Median Age
43.1
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
38.8%
High School or Higher
51.2%
Foreign Born
31.0%
Veterans
3.4%
Married
44.3%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.656
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Asian
38.7%
Foreign Born
31.0%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
19.3%
27,695 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
80.7%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
136,637
English Only
58.8%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
13,924 speakers
Limited English
17.4%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
82.6%
Limited English Proficiency
17.4%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
4,827
3.4% of population
Disability Rate
20.0%
965 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$72,151
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
4,375
90.6%
Female Veterans
452
9.4%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$72,151
Non-Veteran Income
$55,844
Difference
$16,307
29.2% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
965
Without Disability
3,862
Disability Rate
20.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
62,467
#1 Ancestry
German
8.3% (11,962)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
6.7% (9,638)
#3 Ancestry
English
6.3% (9,049)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
55,317
Family Households
36,459
65.9%
Married Couples
28,804
52.1%
Non-Family Households
18,858
34.1%
Single Mother Households
5,640
10.2%
Single Father Households
2,015
3.6%
Living Alone
15,265
27.6%
Children Under 18
Total Children
27,700
In Married Couple
23,721
85.6%
With Single Mother
3,145
11.4%
With Single Father
834
3.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$138,867
Married Couple Income
$159,381
Single Mother Income
$78,780
Single Father Income
$80,824
Avg Family Size
2.6
Avg Non-Family Size
2.4
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,920
Grandparents Responsible
212
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$113,105
+54% vs national
Per Capita Income
$57,392
+54% vs national
Poverty Rate
6.9%
-49% vs national
Gini Index
0.4403
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.5%
+6% vs national
SNAP Recipients
5.2%
of households
How Torrance Compares
Torrance vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Torrance is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Torrance, CA has a median household income of $113,105, making it the 3,343rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Torrance has a higher median household income than 88% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Torrance, CA has a per capita income of $57,392, making it the 2,970th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Torrance has a higher per capita income than 89% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Torrance, CA has a poverty rate of 6.9%, making it the 20,962nd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Torrance has a higher poverty rate than 33% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Torrance, CA has a unemployment rate of 5.5%, making it the 10,319th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Torrance has a higher unemployment rate than 67% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Torrance. The median household income here is $113,105.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
-27% vs CA avg
Labor Force
75,234
Employed
70,878
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
51.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
43.1
Work from Home
18.5%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$133.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
223.5
100 = national avg
+123.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$98,328
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$232,413
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,085
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,601
per month
The median household income in Torrance, CA is $113,105, which is 54.5% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $57,392. The poverty rate of 6.9% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4403, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 75,234. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 71.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 223.5, which is 123.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 346.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $98,328 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$1,147,500
Median List Price
$1,100,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$677
Days on Market
51
Active Inventory
120
Months of Supply
3.1
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$1,091,519
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,811
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
23.1%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
38.9%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.4%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
39
New Listings
81
Pending Sales
72
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$677
Median List $/SF
$656
Torrance vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Torrance is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Torrance, CA has a median home value of $1,036,600, making it the 578th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Torrance has a higher median home value than 98% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Torrance, CA has a median rent of $2,214, making it the 1,114th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Torrance has a higher median rent than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Torrance, CA has a price per square foot of $677, making it the 542nd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Torrance has a higher price per square foot than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Torrance, CA has a rent burden of 23.5%, making it the 4,713th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Torrance has a higher rent burden than 79% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$1,036,600
Median Rent
$2,214
Total Housing Units
59,411
Vacancy Rate
6.9%
Owner Occupied
54.6%
Renter Occupied
45.4%
Median Property Tax
$6,644
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,498
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$6,644
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.64%
of home value
Median Home Value
$1,036,600
Estimated Mean Tax
$7,136
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,644) by the median home value ($1,036,600). In Torrance, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.64%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Torrance, CA is $1,147,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 51 days on the market. 23.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $677. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,811/month. About 54.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1963. There are 59,411 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,644. The effective tax rate is 0.64%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
3.11
per 1,000 residents
+20% vs national
Property Crime Rate
27.76
per 1,000 residents
+61% vs national
Total Crimes
4,226
2024
Violent Clearance
44%
cases solved
Property Clearance
11%
cases solved
YoY Change
+17.4%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How Torrance Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Torrance vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Torrance is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Torrance police solve 50% of aggravated assault cases but only 6% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Rape | Violent | 37 | 0.27 | 27.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 158 | 1.15 | 40.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 231 | 1.69 | 49.8% |
| Burglary | Property | 656 | 4.79 | 9.6% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 2,491 | 18.20 | 12.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 653 | 4.77 | 5.7% |
Torrance, CA reported 426 violent crimes and 3,800 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.11 per 1,000 residents is 19.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 44% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,491 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 13.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 426 | 3,800 | 3.11 | 27.76 |
| 2023 | 367 | 3,640 | 2.65 | 26.29 |
| 2022 | 369 | 3,709 | 2.63 | 26.40 |
| 2021 | 24 | 293 | 0.17 | 2.08 |
| 2020 | 274 | 2,935 | 1.91 | 20.46 |
| 2019 | 280 | 2,853 | 1.93 | 19.65 |
| 2018 | 267 | 2,702 | 1.82 | 18.38 |
| 2017 | 267 | 3,206 | 1.81 | 21.74 |
| 2016 | 258 | 3,221 | 1.73 | 21.61 |
| 2015 | 214 | 2,881 | 1.43 | 19.30 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
100.0
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
100.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
13.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
88
Public Assistance
$2.3B
Individual Assistance
$20.0M
Most Common Type
Fire
61 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Fire → | Fire | Aug 2025 | — | — |
| Wildfires and Straight-line Winds → | Fire | Jan 2025 | $27.4M | $2.3M |
| Hurst Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Eaton Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Palisades Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Franklin Fire → | Fire | Dec 2024 | — | — |
| Bridge Fire → | Fire | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Floodin… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2024 | $13.0M | — |
| Tropical Storm Hilary → | Hurricane | Nov 2023 | $4.2M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2023 | $3.5M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Mar 2023 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | $14.3M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Oct 2020 | $7.8M | $17K |
| Bobcat Fire → | Fire | Sep 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $2.0B | $11.3M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Getty Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Tick Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Saddleridge Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 96 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9,092
Total Claims Paid
$72,172,684
Avg Claim Payout
$7,938
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
380
Federal Funding
$444,312,738
Properties Protected
1,908
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.87
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 115 | $179,435,867 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 112 | $221,346,997 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 37 | $1,840,060 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 20 | $1,828,346 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 19 | $1,169,772 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Torrance has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 88 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (61 declarations). 9,092 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,271,767,449 in public assistance recovery funding. $20,020,337 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 380 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
20.3%
15.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.3%
6.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.6%
Arthritis
19.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
13.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.3%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
28.7%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
24.6%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
10.7%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
5.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Torrance has an obesity rate of 20.3%, which is 15.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.6 mi
Providence Little Company Of M...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance | 0.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Del Amo Hospital | 1.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | Yes |
| Memorial Hospital Of Gardena | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
106,369
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. | 106,183 | 0 |
| MELROSE MHP | 186 | 0 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
2.1M MT
Top Emitter
TORRANCE REFINING COMPANY LLC
1.2M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
TORRANCE REFINING COMPANY LLC Pbf Energy Inc | Refineries | 1,204,549 |
Air Products West Coast Hydrogen LLC - Torrance Air Products & Chemicals Inc | Chemicals | 881,225 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 2 water systems serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.1M metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
71.2%
-10% vs national
Public Transit
1.1%
+24% vs national
Work From Home
18.5%
+99% vs national
Carpool
6.2%
Walk / Bike
1.4%
combined
How Torrance's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
3
2023
6-Year Avg
6
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
2
Cyclist
1
Nighttime
2
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for Torrance, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 71.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 18.5% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 1.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 6.2% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
94.6%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
84.9%
of households
No Internet
3.6%
of households
Total Households
55,317
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.9%
of households
Smartphone
92.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
89.7%
of households
Tablet
67.4%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Torrance vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Population Served
106,369
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. | Community | Purchased surface water | 106,183 | 0 |
| MELROSE MHP | Community | Ground water | 186 | 0 |
94.6% of households in Torrance have broadband internet access. 84.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 106,369 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Torrance.
Election Overview
Source: Los Angeles County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
2,417,109
64.8%
GOP Votes
1,189,862
31.9%
Total Votes
3,728,427
Margin
D+32.9%
Shift from 2020
R+11.3pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,417,109 | 1,189,862 | 3,728,427 | 64.8% | 31.9% | D+32.9 |
| 2020 | 3,028,885 | 1,145,530 | 4,263,443 | 71.0% | 26.9% | D+44.2 |
| 2016 | 1,893,770 | 620,285 | 2,652,072 | 71.4% | 23.4% | D+48.0 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Los Angeles County recorded 3,728,427 total votes. Democrats won the county with 64.8% of the vote compared to 31.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+32.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+11.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Los Angeles County has shifted 15.1 percentage points toward Republicans.
Public Records Request
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Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
975
Total Assets
$3.3B
Total Income
$2.6B
Per 10K Residents
67.9
nonprofits
+21.7% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
73
Median Assets
$99K
Oldest Active
1941
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $2.6B of $3.3B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Largest Nonprofits in Torrance
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTorrance, CA has 975 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $3.3B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 171 organizations. 73 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 67.9 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
1,859
Total Approved
$763.3M
Jobs Supported
18,664
Per 10K Residents
129.5
SBA loans
+55.9% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
177
Top Lender
Bank of Hope
177 loans
Top Industry
Professional & Technical Services
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
1,651
Total Amount
$576.5M
Avg Loan
$349,175
Median Loan
$141,000
SBA Guaranteed
$425.6M(74%)
Jobs Supported
14,383
Loans
208
Total Amount
$186.8M
Avg Loan
$898,260
Median Loan
$611,500
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
241
13% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$181.5M
24% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$753,022
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nars Inc. | 2 | $7.0M |
| Classic Litho and Design Inc. | 7 | $6.7M |
| 1454 Marcelina Llc | 2 | $6.4M |
| Eidetics Corporation | 5 | $5.4M |
| Shine Food, Inc. | 1 | $5.1M |
| Tripod Investment Llc . | 1 | $5.0M |
| Sachi Fujita D.d.s. a Professional Corporation | 1 | $5.0M |
| Rk&jj Investment Corporation | 1 | $5.0M |
| Rs Property Management Llc | 3 | $5.0M |
| Insuranceassist Inc | 1 | $5.0M |
Torrance, CA has received 1,859 SBA loans totaling $763.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,651 loans (89% of the total), supporting 14,383 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 208 loans totaling $186.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Torrance is Bank of Hope with 177 loans. That works out to 129.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
42
Total Population
1,459,933
Avg Median Income
-$47,526,545
Avg Home Value
-$46,781,364
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90044 | 95,859 | $51,433 | $588,200 | $1,427 | 5.1 |
| 90045 | 42,352 | $132,577 | $1,322,700 | $2,909 | 10.8 |
| 90047 | 50,925 | $70,187 | $648,200 | $1,492 | 4.7 |
| 90059 | 38,015 | $53,840 | $566,200 | $1,317 | 3.2 |
| 90061 | 28,478 | $60,114 | $576,400 | $1,498 | 2.7 |
| 90220 | 49,156 | $77,535 | $514,600 | $1,557 | 6.9 |
| 90221 | 50,782 | $68,191 | $541,800 | $1,600 | 5.4 |
| 90222 | 32,173 | $76,467 | $552,000 | $1,485 | 2.7 |
| 90245 | 16,863 | $149,149 | $1,521,600 | $2,547 | 5.3 |
| 90247 | 47,303 | $73,851 | $640,500 | $1,751 | 3.8 |
| 90248 | 11,144 | $81,777 | $646,900 | $1,602 | 4.8 |
| 90249 | 25,967 | $84,921 | $709,900 | $1,705 | 3.0 |
| 90250 | 94,991 | $74,923 | $827,600 | $1,723 | 6.8 |
| 90254 | 19,248 | $152,019 | $2,000,001 | $2,812 | 1.4 |
| 90260 | 32,379 | $86,736 | $745,700 | $1,877 | 2.5 |
| 90266 | 34,584 | $193,904 | $2,000,001 | $3,492 | 4.0 |
| 90274 | 24,988 | $222,273 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 | 12.0 |
| 90275 | 41,367 | $175,212 | $1,543,300 | $3,501 | 13.5 |
| 90277 | 35,391 | $131,985 | $1,403,800 | $2,621 | 3.6 |
| 90278 | 42,536 | $148,581 | $1,195,700 | $2,417 | 3.7 |
| 90293 | 12,784 | $130,699 | $971,800 | $2,734 | 2.7 |
| 90301 | 36,428 | $62,991 | $698,300 | $1,658 | 2.5 |
| 90303 | 23,169 | $70,853 | $764,200 | $1,709 | 1.9 |
| 90304 | 26,215 | $63,317 | $696,200 | $1,499 | 1.6 |
| 90305 | 14,612 | $89,030 | $785,000 | $1,868 | 2.6 |
| 90501 | 41,319 | $92,815 | $887,300 | $1,868 | 5.7 |
| 90502 | 18,114 | $98,867 | $655,200 | $1,903 | 2.2 |
| 90503 | 43,764 | $119,685 | $1,058,100 | $2,249 | 5.3 |
| 90504 | 33,321 | $105,474 | $897,100 | $2,225 | 4.4 |
| 90505 | 35,605 | $110,690 | $1,144,000 | $2,338 | 5.8 |
| 90506 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 90710 | 26,777 | $77,486 | $648,600 | $1,547 | 2.3 |
| 90717 | 21,319 | $92,984 | $793,600 | $1,874 | 2.0 |
| 90731 | 62,452 | $71,936 | $808,800 | $1,645 | 9.2 |
| 90732 | 23,104 | $118,658 | $785,000 | $2,523 | 3.6 |
| 90744 | 53,678 | $61,440 | $596,100 | $1,426 | 8.9 |
| 90745 | 57,952 | $106,457 | $628,400 | $1,838 | 8.2 |
| 90746 | 27,465 | $113,545 | $682,000 | $2,713 | 5.8 |
| 90747 | 17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 90810 | 35,648 | $82,222 | $594,200 | $1,554 | 6.5 |
| 90813 | 51,689 | $50,302 | $543,700 | $1,578 | 3.1 |
| 90831 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
Torrance, CA has 42 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,459,933. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$47,526,545. The average median home value is -$46,781,364. The average median monthly rent is -$47,617,153.
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