Palos Verdes Estates is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Palos Verdes Estates has a 2024 population of 12,424. Palos Verdes Estates is currently declining at a rate of -1.76% annually and its population has decreased by -6.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,311 in 2020.
The average household income in Palos Verdes Estates is $367,178 with a poverty rate of 2.59%. The median age in Palos Verdes Estates is 52.9 years: 52.7 years for males, and 53.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palos Verdes Estates was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,348 | 63.98% |
| Asian | 3,187 | 24.43% |
| Two or more races | 1,008 | 7.73% |
| Black or African American | 454 | 3.48% |
| Other race | 50 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,032 | 2.59 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Married | 3,253 | 3.06 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Non Family | 1,176 | 1.12 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Female | 394 | 2.91 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Male | 209 | 2.98 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
90.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 1.43% |
| Associates Degree | 412 | 4.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,704 | 39.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,725 | 39.34% |
| High School Graduate | 487 | 5.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 924 | 9.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,323 | 6,192 | 4,756 |
| Asian | 2,247 | 2,183 | 1,974 |
| 2+ Races | 459 | 454 | 330 |
| Hispanic | 338 | 323 | 218 |
| Black | 234 | 232 | 204 |
| Other Race | 50 | 48 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $128,971 | $199,219 | $55,288 |
| Graduate Degree | $170,972 | $227,900 | $119,974 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $89,886 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $243,427 | $0 |
| Overall | $127,788 | $189,293 | $88,958 |
| Some College | $62,455 | $77,692 | $0 |
$127,788
Average Earnings
$189,293
Average Male
$88,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.72% of Palos Verdes Estates residents speak only English, while 28.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 18.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,083 | 204 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 3,187 | 123 | 3.86% |
| Multiple | 1,008 | 11 | 1.09% |
2.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.14%
Male Poverty Rate
3.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palos Verdes Estates is Asian, with 3.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palos Verdes Estates is Multiple, with 1.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 5.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.76% |
| High School | 0.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 2.05% |
| Male Employed | 0.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $413,395 |
| Households | $247,500 | $367,178 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $141,667 | $211,536 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.3%
Male Marriage Rate
66.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
441
Number of Veterans
385
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| World War II | 52 |
| Korea | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 266 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 349 | 5.05% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 11.46% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.74% |
| Black | 10 | 4.27% |
| Other Race | 7 | 14% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.61%
Born in Palos Verdes Estates
78.93%
Native Born
21.07%
Foreign Born
6.36%
Non Citizen
14.71%
Naturalized
78.93% of Palos Verdes Estates residents were born in the United States, with 50.61% having been born in California. 6.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,316 | -221 | -1.92% |
| 2028 | 11,537 | -222 | -1.89% |
| 2027 | 11,759 | -222 | -1.85% |
| 2026 | 11,981 | -221 | -1.81% |
| 2025 | 12,202 | -222 | -1.79% |
| 2024 | 12,424 | -222 | -1.76% |
| 2023 | 12,646 | -153 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 12,799 | -226 | -1.74% |
| 2021 | 13,025 | -286 | -2.15% |
| 2020 | 13,311 | 80 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 13,231 | -140 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 13,371 | -116 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 13,487 | -84 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 13,571 | -50 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 13,621 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 13,615 | 19 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 13,596 | 37 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 13,559 | 64 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 13,495 | 63 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 13,432 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,340 | -172 | -1.27% |
| 1990 | 13,512 | -864 | -6.01% |
| 1980 | 14,376 | 745 | 5.47% |
| 1970 | 13,631 | 4,067 | 42.52% |
| 1960 | 9,564 | 7,601 | 387.21% |
| 1950 | 1,963 | 976 | 98.89% |
| 1940 | 987 | -10,329 | -91.28% |