Torrance, CA

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Population

147,190

0.0794% decline

Poverty Rate

7.21%


Median Age

41.7


Median Household Income

$85,070

5.2% growth

Number of Employees

72,783

0.873% growth

Median Property Value

$687,900

5.41% growth

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COVID-19

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Torrance, CA had a population of 147k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $85,070. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Torrance, CA declined from 147,307 to 147,190, a -0.0794% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,862 to $85,070, a 5.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Torrance, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (39.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (35%), White (Hispanic) (10.1%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.79%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (4.66%). N/A% of the people in Torrance, CA speak a non-English language, and 87.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Torrance, CA are Homestead Schools (57 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Torrance, CA is $687,900, and the homeownership rate is 54.9%. Most people in Torrance, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Torrance, CA is 2 cars per household.

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United StatesCaliforniaLos Angeles County, CALos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CAGardena, Lawndale Cities & West Athens PUMA, CATorrance City PUMA, CAPalos Verdes Peninsula PUMA, CA

COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Torrance, CA employs 72.8k people. The largest industries in Torrance, CA are Manufacturing (9,791 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,719 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,177 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($81,577), Information ($79,708), and Utilities ($79,602).

Median household income in Torrance, CA is $85,070. Males in Torrance, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Torrance, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$85,070

2017 value

± $2,805

5.2%

1 Year Growth

± 3.99%

Households in Torrance, CA have a median annual income of $85,070, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $80,862 in 2016, which represents a 5.2% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Torrance, CA is from California.

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 6512.01

  2. Census Tract 6504.01

  3. Census Tract 6507.02

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Torrance, CA was Census Tract 6512.01 with a value of $137,159, followed by Census Tract 6504.01 and Census Tract 6507.02, with respective values of $125,903 and $121,891.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Torrance, CA (10.5k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    4,718 ± 484

  2. Asian

    4,194 ± 544

  3. Hispanic

    2,083 ± 348

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

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

72.8k

2017 Value

± 1,904

0.873%

1 Year growth

± 3.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Torrance, CA grew at a rate of 0.873%, from 72.2k employees to 72.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Torrance, CA, are Management Occupations (11,077 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,106 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,119 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Torrance, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Torrance, CA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (11,077 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,106 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,119 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Torrance, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (2.24 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2 times), and Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.75 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Torrance, CA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($103,018), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($96,429), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($90,368).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.8k

2017 Value

± 1,904

0.873%

1 Year growth

± 3.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Torrance, CA grew at a rate of 0.873%, from 72.2k employees to 72.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Torrance, CA, are Manufacturing (9,791 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,719 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,177 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Torrance, CA, though some of these residents may live in Torrance, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Torrance, CA, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (9,791 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,719 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,177 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Torrance, CA has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.14 times higher than expected), Information (1.63 times), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.6 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Torrance, CA, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($81,577), Information ($79,708), and Utilities ($79,602).

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Domestic Trade

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. Electronics

    $232B

  2. Mixed freight

    $172B

  3. Gasoline

    $136B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $232B, followed by Mixed freight ($172B) and Gasoline ($136B).

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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$1.7T

2020 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $1.7T. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $2.48T by 2045.

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. Texas

    $71.8B

  2. Arizona

    $46.9B

  3. Washington

    $34B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $71.8B, followed by Arizona with $46.9B and Washington and $34B.

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

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Health

93.6% of the population of Torrance, CA has health coverage, with 58.2% on employee plans, 9.42% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.686% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Torrance, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Torrance, CA see 1391 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.361% increase from the previous year (1386 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1199 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,391 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,391 patients per year. This represents a 0.361% increase from the previous year (1,386 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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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.43%

Uninsured

58.2%

Employer Coverage

9.42%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.686%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Torrance, CA declined by 16.9% from 7.74% to 6.43%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Torrance, CA is home to a population of 147k people, from which 87.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 29.7% of Torrance, CA residents were born outside of the country (43.7k people).

In 2017, there were 1.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.8k people) in Torrance, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 14.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

36

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

49

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2017, the median age of all people in Torrance, CA was 41.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Torrance, CA are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Torrance, CA residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

29.7%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

43.7k people

28.9%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

42.6k people

As of 2017, 29.7% of Torrance, CA residents (43.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Torrance, CA was 28.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 California residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

87.4%

2017 Citizenship

88%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 87.4% of Torrance, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Torrance, CA was 88%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Torrance, CA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    57.8k ± 1.39k

  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)

    51.5k ± 1.29k

  3. White (Hispanic)

    14.8k ± 1.11k

In 2017, there were 1.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.8k people) in Torrance, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 14.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    2,205 ± 298

  2. Korea

    1,140 ± 260

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    874 ± 206

Torrance, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Torrance, CA awarded 57 degrees. The student population of Torrance, CA is skewed towards women, with 30 male students and 120 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Torrance, CA are Asian (25 and 43.9%), followed by Black or African American (18 and 31.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10 and 17.5%), and White (4 and 7.02%).

The largest universities in Torrance, CA by number of degrees awarded are Homestead Schools (57 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Torrance, CA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (49 and 86%), Registered Nursing (5 and 8.77%), and Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (3 and 5.26%).

The median tuition costs in Torrance, CA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

    49 degrees awarded

  3. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Torrance, CA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Torrance, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Homestead Schools

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

57 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Torrance, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Homestead Schools with 57 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

13

Degrees Awarded to Men

44

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 13 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Torrance, CA, which is 0.295 times less than the 44 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    25 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    18 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    10 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Torrance, CA were to Asian students. These 25 degrees mean that there were 1.39 times more Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 18 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Torrance, CA was $687,900 in 2017, which is 2.99 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $652,600 to $687,900, a 5.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Torrance, CA is 54.9%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Torrance, CA have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Torrance, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$687,900

2017 Median

± $7,689

$652,600

2016 Median

± $5,534

In 2017, the median property value in Torrance, CA grew to to $687,900 from the previous year's value of $652,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Torrance, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Torrance, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

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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.

$85,070

Median Household Income

± $2,805

54.9k

Number of Households

± 1,468

In 2017, the median household income of the 54.9k households in Torrance, CA grew to $85,070 from the previous year's value of $80,862.

The following chart displays the households in Torrance, 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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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Torrance, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Torrance, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

54.9%

2017 Homeownership

55%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 54.9% of the housing units in Torrance, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Torrance, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Torrance, CA have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Torrance, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    81.4%

  2. Carpooled

    7.46%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.02%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Torrance, CA was Drove Alone (81.4%), followed by those who Carpooled (7.46%) and those who Worked At Home (5.02%).

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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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Torrance, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Torrance, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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