Torrance, CA Demographics
A map of Torrance's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 51,913 | 35.3% |
Asian | 51,857 | 35.3% |
Hispanic | 28,080 | 19.1% |
Multiracial | 8,698 | 5.9% |
Black | 4,781 | 3.3% |
Native American/Other | 1,738 | 1.2% |
Torrance, California had a population of 147,067 in 2020. It was 35.3% White, 3.3% Black, 35.3% Asian, 19.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Torrance, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Torrance is the 40th 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).
Torrance's White Population
51,913 residents of Torrance identify as White, or 35.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Torrance roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Torrance is ranked #1113 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Torrance is more White than neighboring Lomita (34.7% White), Lawndale (14.3% White), and Alondra Park (18.3% White). Torrance is less White than neighboring Redondo Beach (57% White), and Rolling Hills Estates (54.3% White).
Torrance's Black Population
4,781 residents of Torrance identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Torrance roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Torrance is ranked #291 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Torrance is more Black than neighboring Redondo Beach (2.9% Black), and Rolling Hills Estates (1.1% Black). Torrance is less Black than neighboring Lomita (5.4% Black), Lawndale (8% Black), and Alondra Park (10.8% Black).
Torrance's Asian Population
51,857 residents of Torrance identify as Asian, or 35.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Torrance considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Torrance is ranked #55 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Torrance is more Asian than neighboring Redondo Beach (14.1% Asian), Rolling Hills Estates (30.1% Asian), Lomita (16.4% Asian), Lawndale (10.1% Asian), and Alondra Park (16.5% Asian).
Torrance's Hispanic Population
28,080 residents of Torrance identify as Hispanic, or 19.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Torrance considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Torrance is ranked #891 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Torrance is more Hispanic than neighboring Redondo Beach (17.5% Hispanic), and Rolling Hills Estates (7.7% Hispanic). Torrance is less Hispanic than neighboring Lomita (36.8% Hispanic), Lawndale (62.9% Hispanic), and Alondra Park (49.1% Hispanic).
Torrance's Native American/Other Population
1,738 residents of Torrance identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Torrance 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, Torrance is ranked #790 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Torrance is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (1.1% Native American/Other). Torrance is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redondo Beach (1.3% Native American/Other), Lomita (1.5% Native American/Other), Lawndale (1.6% Native American/Other), and Alondra Park (1.5% Native American/Other).
Torrance's Multiracial Population
8,698 residents of Torrance identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Torrance roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Torrance is ranked #485 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Torrance is more Multiracial than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (5.7% Multiracial), Lomita (5.2% Multiracial), Lawndale (3.1% Multiracial), and Alondra Park (3.9% Multiracial). Torrance is less Multiracial than neighboring Redondo Beach (7.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.