Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Demographics

A map of Rancho Palos Verdes's Population by Race

Rancho Palos Verdes, California had a population of 42,287 in 2020. It was 48.4% White, 2.6% Black, 31.7% Asian, 10.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rancho Palos Verdes, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Rancho Palos Verdes is the 215th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Rancho Palos Verdes's White Population

20,480 residents of Rancho Palos Verdes identify as White, or 48.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Rancho Palos Verdes larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rancho Palos Verdes is ranked #960 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rancho Palos Verdes is more White than neighboring Lomita (34.7% White), and Torrance (35.3% White). Rancho Palos Verdes is less White than neighboring Rolling Hills (64.9% White), Rolling Hills Estates (54.3% White), and Palos Verdes Estates (64% White).

Rancho Palos Verdes's Black Population

1,086 residents of Rancho Palos Verdes identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rancho Palos Verdes roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rancho Palos Verdes is ranked #345 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rancho Palos Verdes is more Black than neighboring Rolling Hills (1.3% Black), Rolling Hills Estates (1.1% Black), and Palos Verdes Estates (1.2% Black). Rancho Palos Verdes is less Black than neighboring Lomita (5.4% Black), and Torrance (3.3% Black).

Rancho Palos Verdes's Asian Population

13,424 residents of Rancho Palos Verdes identify as Asian, or 31.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rancho Palos Verdes larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rancho Palos Verdes is ranked #70 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rancho Palos Verdes is more Asian than neighboring Rolling Hills (20.4% Asian), Rolling Hills Estates (30.1% Asian), Palos Verdes Estates (20.3% Asian), and Lomita (16.4% Asian). Rancho Palos Verdes is less Asian than neighboring Torrance (35.3% Asian).

Rancho Palos Verdes's Hispanic Population

4,535 residents of Rancho Palos Verdes identify as Hispanic, or 10.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rancho Palos Verdes considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rancho Palos Verdes is ranked #1226 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rancho Palos Verdes is more Hispanic than neighboring Rolling Hills (7% Hispanic), Rolling Hills Estates (7.7% Hispanic), and Palos Verdes Estates (7.5% Hispanic). Rancho Palos Verdes is less Hispanic than neighboring Lomita (36.8% Hispanic), and Torrance (19.1% Hispanic).

Rancho Palos Verdes's Native American/Other Population

371 residents of Rancho Palos Verdes identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rancho Palos Verdes roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rancho Palos Verdes is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rancho Palos Verdes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palos Verdes Estates (0.8% Native American/Other). Rancho Palos Verdes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (1.1% Native American/Other), Lomita (1.5% Native American/Other), and Torrance (1.2% Native American/Other).

Rancho Palos Verdes's Multiracial Population

2,391 residents of Rancho Palos Verdes identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rancho Palos Verdes roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Rancho Palos Verdes is ranked #535 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rancho Palos Verdes is more Multiracial than neighboring Rolling Hills (5.6% Multiracial), and Lomita (5.2% Multiracial). Rancho Palos Verdes is less Multiracial than neighboring Palos Verdes Estates (6.1% Multiracial), and Torrance (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.