Signal Hill, CA

Census Place

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2022 Population
11,678
0.866% 1-year decline
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Laphonza Butler
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
36.8
2.51% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
9.54%
38.5% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$96,385
21.5% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$684,900
24.3% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
6,397
5.02% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Signal Hill, CA had a population of 11.7k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $96,385. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Signal Hill, CA declined from 11,780 to 11,678, a −0.866% decrease and its median household income grew from $79,309 to $96,385, a 21.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Signal Hill, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (23.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (22.2%), White (Hispanic) (16.4%), Other (Hispanic) (12.1%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (10.4%).

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.

93.2% of the residents in Signal Hill, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Signal Hill, CA are American University of Health Sciences (137 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Signal Hill, CA was $684,900, and the homeownership rate was 52.6%.

Most people in Signal Hill, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Signal Hill, CA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Signal Hill, CA is home to a population of 11.7k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 24.7% of Signal Hill, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.89k people).

In 2022, there were 1.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.7k people) in Signal Hill, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.92k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.2%
2022 Citizenship
91.7%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.2% of Signal Hill, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Signal Hill, CA was 91.7%, 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)
    2.7k ± 647
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    2.6k ± 568
  3. White (Hispanic)
    1.92k ± 1.06k
39.6%
Hispanic Population
4.62k people

In 2022, there were 1.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.7k people) in Signal Hill, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.92k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

39.6% of the people in Signal Hill, CA are hispanic (4.62k 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
    3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
  2. Philippines
    824,230 ± 22,055 people
  3. China
    685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

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Foreign-Born Population

24.7%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.89k people
25.3%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.98k people

As of 2022, 24.7% of Signal Hill, CA residents (2.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Signal Hill, CA was 25.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    163 ± 120
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    37 ± 51
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    15 ± 18

Signal Hill, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Signal Hill, CA employs 6.4k people. The largest industries in Signal Hill, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,162 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (727 people), and Retail Trade (595 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($81,290), Finance & Insurance ($80,921), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($80,141).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

6.4k
2022 Value
± 685
5.02%
1 Year growth
± 14.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Signal Hill, CA grew at a rate of 5.02%, from 6.09k employees to 6.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Signal Hill, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (872 people), Management Occupations (716 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (606 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

6.4k
2022 Value
± 685
5.02%
1 Year growth
± 14.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Signal Hill, CA grew at a rate of 5.02%, from 6.09k employees to 6.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Signal Hill, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,162 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (727 people), and Retail Trade (595 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

$58,614
Median earning men ± $19,636
$59,421
Median earning women ± $17,167

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Manufacturing ($88,036), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,687), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($80,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($100,781), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,047), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,714).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

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Civics

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%).

Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler 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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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Laphonza Butler
Senator from California1
Assumed office on October 3, 2023
Appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler 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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Education

In 2022, universities in Signal Hill, CA awarded 137 degrees. The student population of Signal Hill, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 141 male students and 369 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Signal Hill, CA are Asian (79 and 57.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (24 and 17.5%), White (9 and 6.57%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (8 and 5.84%).

The largest universities in Signal Hill, CA by number of degrees awarded are American University of Health Sciences (137 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Signal Hill, CA are Registered Nursing (77 and 56.2%), Family Practice Nurse (36 and 26.3%), and Pharmacy (24 and 17.5%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 510 students enrolled in Signal Hill, CA, 27.6% men and 72.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 236 records, of which 72.5% were women and 27.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
77 degrees awarded

In 2022, 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
137 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American University of Health Sciences with 137 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 40 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Signal Hill, CA, which is 0.412 times less than the 97 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 79 degrees mean that there were 3.29 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 24 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,155) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% 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 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Signal Hill, CA was $684,900 in 2022, which is 2.43 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $551,000 to $684,900, a 24.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Signal Hill, CA is 52.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Signal Hill, CA have an average commute time of 32.8 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 $96,385. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Signal Hill, CA was Census Tract 5734.03 with a value of $128,977, followed by Census Tract 5734.02 and Census Tract 5734.01, with respective values of $78,780 and $71,969.

Property

$684,900
Median Property Value 2022
±$56,132
$2,398
Median Property Taxes
±$433

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

52.6%
Homeownership
2022
65%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 52.6% of the housing units in Signal Hill, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.7%.

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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 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Signal Hill, CA was Census Tract 5734.03 with a value of $128,977, followed by Census Tract 5734.02 and Census Tract 5734.01, with respective values of $78,780 and $71,969.

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

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$96,385
Median Household Income
± $13,218
4.56k
Number of Households
± 517

In 2022, the median household income of the 4.56k households in Signal Hill, CA grew to $96,385 from the previous year's value of $79,309.

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.
0.498
2022 Wage GINI in California
0.497
2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2022
  1. Drove Alone (76.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.2%)
  3. Carpooled (4.88%)

In 2022, 76.1% of workers in Signal Hill, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.2%) and those who carpooled to work (4.88%).

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Commute Time

32.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Signal Hill, CA have a longer commute time (32.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.91% 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

9.54% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Signal Hill, CA (1.11k out of 11.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females < 5.

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

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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Health

94.1% of the population of Signal Hill, CA has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 9.07% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 0.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.812% decrease from the previous year (1354 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1062 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 239 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,343 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 1,343 patients per year. This represents a 0.812% decrease from the previous year (1,354 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 26.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.89%
Uninsured
49.7%
Employer Coverage
22.7%
Medicaid
9.07%
Medicare
12.3%
Non-Group
0.38%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Signal Hill, CA declined by 14.3% from 6.87% to 5.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Signal Hill, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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