Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

40,864

Median Agei

49.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46.7%19,085

Asian

31.8%12,975

Hispanic/Latino

12.1%4,963

Two or More

7%2,845

Black

1.6%658

Other

0.8%335

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%215

High School Diploma

7.5%2,221

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%1,339

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%2,530

Associate's Degree

6.6%1,942

Bachelor's Degree

35.9%10,576

Master's Degree

21%6,188

Professional Degree

8.8%2,578

Doctorate

4.7%1,393

HS or Higher

98.5%

BA or Higher

70.5%

Graduate+

34.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,609,400

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.4%12,201

Renter-Occupied

19.6%2,973

Total Units

16,723

Homeownership

80.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%184

$50K–$100K

0.1%13

$100K–$150K

1.3%158

$150K–$200K

0.1%14

$200K–$300K

0.8%93

$300K–$500K

1.3%158

$500K–$1M

10.4%1,272

$1M+

84.5%10,309

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

2,543

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%24

2010–2019

2.6%432

2000–2009

1.9%317

1990–1999

4.4%742

1980–1989

6.7%1,128

1970–1979

23.4%3,910

1960–1969

38.3%6,412

1950–1959

19.8%3,306

1940–1949

1.7%285

1939 or earlier

1%167

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.1%11,237

Electricity

23.4%3,544

Solar

0.9%137

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%126

No Fuel

0.7%108

Other

0.1%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$179,623

Mean Household Incomei

$234,476

Per Capita Incomei

$87,993

Poverty Ratei

4.2%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

17,803

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%595

$10K–$15K

0.6%94

$15K–$20K

0.9%130

$20K–$25K

0.9%136

$25K–$30K

1.2%183

$30K–$35K

0.8%114

$35K–$40K

1.3%200

$40K–$45K

1.2%178

$45K–$50K

1.1%169

$50K–$60K

2.8%429

$60K–$75K

3.5%524

$75K–$100K

6.4%965

$100K–$125K

8%1,220

$125K–$150K

7.9%1,192

$150K–$200K

17%2,577

$200K+

42.6%6,468

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC1 homes

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

11,57228.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

1,582

China

1,385

United Kingdom

420

India

410

Philippines

378

Mexico

326

Canada

305

Germany

188

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,362

Avg. Commutei

32.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,790

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,340(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured