Rancho Palos Verdes is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Rancho Palos Verdes has a 2024 population of 39,263. Rancho Palos Verdes is currently declining at a rate of -1.79% annually and its population has decreased by -6.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 42,129 in 2020.
The average household income in Rancho Palos Verdes is $230,857 with a poverty rate of 4.07%. The median age in Rancho Palos Verdes is 49.7 years: 48.7 years for males, and 50.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rancho Palos Verdes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,972 | 48.41% |
| Asian | 13,137 | 31.84% |
| Two or more races | 4,966 | 12.04% |
| Other race | 2,196 | 5.32% |
| Black or African American | 867 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.05% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,279 | 2.67 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 10,179 | 3.13 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Non Family | 3,334 | 1.14 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 1,373 | 2.91 | 74 | 26 |
| Male | 393 | 2.92 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 241 | 0.8% |
| Associates Degree | 1,994 | 6.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,668 | 35.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,022 | 33.46% |
| High School Graduate | 2,420 | 8.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 317 | 1.06% |
| Some College | 4,288 | 14.32% |
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 | 15,546 | 15,426 | 10,659 |
| Asian | 9,528 | 9,354 | 7,577 |
| Hispanic | 3,194 | 3,000 | 1,454 |
| 2+ Races | 2,242 | 2,144 | 1,240 |
| Other Race | 1,496 | 1,394 | 587 |
| Black | 514 | 477 | 289 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 9 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 95.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $117,785 | $136,551 | $78,942 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,066 | $140,909 | $101,663 |
| High School Graduate | $52,063 | $53,377 | $51,461 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $62,500 | $0 | $40,486 |
| Overall | $101,468 | $122,304 | $78,269 |
| Some College | $58,630 | $71,100 | $47,176 |
$101,468
Average Earnings
$122,304
Average Male
$78,269
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.99% of Rancho Palos Verdes residents speak only English, while 34.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 19.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,065 | 844 | 4.43% |
| Asian | 13,056 | 444 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic | 4,929 | 253 | 5.13% |
| Other | 2,179 | 212 | 9.73% |
| Multiple | 4,966 | 70 | 1.41% |
| Black | 853 | 54 | 6.33% |
| Native | 80 | 37 | 46.25% |
| Islander | 22 | 1 | 4.55% |
4.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.66%
Male Poverty Rate
5.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rancho Palos Verdes is Native, with 46.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rancho Palos Verdes is Multiple, with 1.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.98% |
| Some College | 5.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.78% |
| Female Employed | 1.84% |
| Male Employed | 1.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $192,128 | $250,096 |
| Households | $175,307 | $230,857 |
| Married Families | $214,346 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $100,188 | $152,823 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,468
Number of Veterans
1,370
Male Veterans
98
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 598 |
| First Gulf War | 292 |
| Second Gulf War | 288 |
| Korea | 229 |
| World War II | 46 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 805 |
| 65 to 74 | 236 |
| 35 to 54 | 201 |
| 55 to 64 | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,046 | 6% |
| Asian | 227 | 2.25% |
| Hispanic | 218 | 5.84% |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 5.09% |
| Other Race | 45 | 2.79% |
| Black | 16 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 1 | 2.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
47.38%
Born in Rancho Palos Verdes
72.81%
Native Born
27.19%
Foreign Born
8.26%
Non Citizen
18.93%
Naturalized
72.81% of Rancho Palos Verdes residents were born in the United States, with 47.38% having been born in California. 8.26% 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 | 35,681 | -717 | -1.97% |
| 2028 | 36,398 | -716 | -1.93% |
| 2027 | 37,114 | -716 | -1.89% |
| 2026 | 37,830 | -717 | -1.86% |
| 2025 | 38,547 | -716 | -1.82% |
| 2024 | 39,263 | -717 | -1.79% |
| 2023 | 39,980 | -535 | -1.32% |
| 2022 | 40,515 | -721 | -1.75% |
| 2021 | 41,236 | -893 | -2.12% |
| 2020 | 42,129 | 815 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 41,314 | -434 | -1.04% |
| 2018 | 41,748 | -327 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 42,075 | -147 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 42,222 | -72 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 42,294 | 21 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 42,273 | 66 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 42,207 | 122 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 42,085 | 199 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 41,886 | 201 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 41,685 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 41,145 | -514 | -1.23% |
| 1990 | 41,659 | 5,082 | 13.89% |
| 1980 | 36,577 | 896 | 2.51% |