Signal Hill, CA

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2021 Population
11,780
3.06% 1-year growth
US Senator
Dianne Feinstein
Democratic Party
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
35.9
3.75% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
15.5%
20.5% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$79,309
7.93% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$551,000
4.3% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
6,091
0.445% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Signal Hill, CA had a population of 11.8k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $79,309. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Signal Hill, CA grew from 11,430 to 11,780, a 3.06% increase and its median household income declined from $86,140 to $79,309, a −7.93% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Signal Hill, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (27.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (22.1%), White (Hispanic) (19.4%), Other (Hispanic) (11.3%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%).

None of the households in Signal Hill, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.7% of the residents in Signal Hill, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Signal Hill, CA are American University of Health Sciences (94 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Signal Hill, CA was $551,000, and the homeownership rate was 48.7%.

Most people in Signal Hill, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Signal Hill, CA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Signal Hill, CA is home to a population of 11.8k people, from which 91.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 25.3% of Signal Hill, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.98k people).

In 2021, there were 1.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.22k people) in Signal Hill, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.28k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.7%
2021 Citizenship
90.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.7% of Signal Hill, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Signal Hill, CA was 90.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Signal Hill, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    3.22k ± 638
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    2.6k ± 558
  3. White (Hispanic)
    2.28k ± 1.16k
35.9%
Hispanic Population
4.23k people

In 2021, there were 1.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.22k people) in Signal Hill, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.28k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

35.9% of the people in Signal Hill, CA are hispanic (4.23k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Signal Hill, CA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
  2. Philippines
    828,655 ± 22,113 people
  3. China
    680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

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Foreign-Born Population

25.3%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.98k people
25.2%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.88k people

As of 2021, 25.3% of Signal Hill, CA residents (2.98k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Signal Hill, CA was 25.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    93 ± 88
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    41 ± 42
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    16 ± 18

Signal Hill, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Signal Hill, CA employs 6.09k people. The largest industries in Signal Hill, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (970 people), Retail Trade (676 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (672 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($101,500), Public Administration ($92,548), and Educational Services ($74,044).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

6.09k
2021 Value
± 649
0.445%
1 Year growth
± 15.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Signal Hill, CA grew at a rate of 0.445%, from 6.06k employees to 6.09k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Signal Hill, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (842 people), Management Occupations (684 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (579 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Signal Hill, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

6.09k
2021 Value
± 649
0.445%
1 Year growth
± 15.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Signal Hill, CA grew at a rate of 0.445%, from 6.06k employees to 6.09k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Signal Hill, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (970 people), Retail Trade (676 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (672 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Signal Hill, CA, though some of these residents may live in Signal Hill, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,438
Median earning men ± $13,396
$54,086
Median earning women ± $6,200

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($107,625), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($101,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($77,273).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,672), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($71,944), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,716).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $405B
  2. $159B
  3. $155B

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T
2020 Value in California
$4.61T
Projected 2050 Value in California
109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $84.4B
  2. $44.8B
  3. $40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein
Senator from California1
Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.
Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Signal Hill, CA awarded 94 degrees. The student population of Signal Hill, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 132 male students and 372 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Signal Hill, CA are Asian (58 and 63%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15 and 16.3%), Black or African American (9 and 9.78%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (3 and 3.26%).

The largest universities in Signal Hill, CA by number of degrees awarded are American University of Health Sciences (94 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Signal Hill, CA are Registered Nursing (92 and 97.9%), Nursing Education. (1 and 1.06%), and Nursing Administration (1 and 1.06%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2017 in Signal Hill, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 504 (26.2% men and 73.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 504 students enrolled in Signal Hill, CA, 26.2% men and 73.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 250 records, of which 74% were women and 26% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
92 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Signal Hill, CA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Signal Hill, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
94 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American University of Health Sciences with 94 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 19 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Signal Hill, CA, which is 0.253 times less than the 75 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 58 degrees mean that there were 3.87 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 15 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,555) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Signal Hill, CA was $551,000 in 2021, which is 2.25 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $528,300 to $551,000, a 4.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Signal Hill, CA is 48.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Signal Hill, CA have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Signal Hill, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Signal Hill, CA is $79,309. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Signal Hill, CA was Census Tract 5734.03 with a value of $106,673, followed by Census Tract 5734.02 and Census Tract 5734.01, with respective values of $71,472 and $68,056.

Property

$551,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$65,783
$2,232
Median Property Taxes
±$345

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Signal Hill, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Signal Hill, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

48.7%
Homeownership
2021
62.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 48.7% of the housing units in Signal Hill, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 5734.03
  2. Census Tract 5734.02
  3. Census Tract 5734.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Signal Hill, CA was Census Tract 5734.03 with a value of $106,673, followed by Census Tract 5734.02 and Census Tract 5734.01, with respective values of $71,472 and $68,056.

The following map shows all of the places in Signal Hill, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$79,309
Median Household Income
± $15,589
4.58k
Number of Households
± 533

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.58k households in Signal Hill, CA declined from $79,309 from the previous year's value of $86,140.

The following chart displays the households in Signal Hill, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Signal Hill, CA is from California.
0.497
2021 Wage GINI in California
0.498
2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.3%)
  3. Carpooled (5.8%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in Signal Hill, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (5.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

31 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Signal Hill, CA have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.36% of the workforce in Signal Hill, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Signal Hill, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Signal Hill, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Signal Hill, CA (1.82k out of 11.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Signal Hill, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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93.1% of the population of Signal Hill, CA has health coverage, with 47.6% on employee plans, 25.5% on Medicaid, 8.5% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.719% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1354 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.66% decrease from the previous year (1363 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1097 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 245 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,354 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Los Angeles County, CA

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,354 patients per year. This represents a 0.66% decrease from the previous year (1,363 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Los Angeles County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 25.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.87%
Uninsured
47.6%
Employer Coverage
25.5%
Medicaid
8.5%
Medicare
10.9%
Non-Group
0.719%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Signal Hill, CA declined by 16.5% from 8.23% to 6.87%.

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