Signal Hill is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Signal Hill has a 2024 population of 11,061. Signal Hill is currently declining at a rate of -1.67% annually and its population has decreased by -6.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,811 in 2020.
The average household income in Signal Hill is $117,481 with a poverty rate of 9.54%. The median age in Signal Hill is 36.8 years: 35.8 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Signal Hill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,618 | 39.54% |
| Asian | 2,643 | 22.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,739 | 14.89% |
| Other race | 1,452 | 12.43% |
| Black or African American | 1,099 | 9.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.38% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,563 | 2.54 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Non Family | 1,982 | 1.41 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Married | 1,714 | 3.52 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Female | 580 | 3.17 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Male | 287 | 3.34 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
52.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 405 | 4.68% |
| Associates Degree | 691 | 7.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,490 | 28.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,089 | 12.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,027 | 11.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 482 | 5.57% |
| Some College | 2,466 | 28.51% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,870 | 2,424 | 691 |
| White | 2,488 | 2,376 | 1,142 |
| Asian | 2,125 | 1,842 | 1,202 |
| Other Race | 1,137 | 837 | 244 |
| 2+ Races | 928 | 863 | 437 |
| Black | 792 | 746 | 405 |
| Islander | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| Native American | 44 | 44 | 9 |
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 asian people with a rate of 56.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,694 | $76,667 | $70,957 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,576 | $138,015 | $96,569 |
| High School Graduate | $37,599 | $39,441 | $28,621 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,861 | $38,726 | $32,857 |
| Overall | $60,607 | $60,625 | $60,577 |
| Some College | $46,444 | $58,194 | $44,109 |
$60,607
Average Earnings
$60,625
Average Male
$60,577
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.75% of Signal Hill residents speak only English, while 38.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,605 | 474 | 10.29% |
| Asian | 2,636 | 253 | 9.6% |
| Multiple | 1,739 | 205 | 11.79% |
| Black | 1,091 | 201 | 18.42% |
| White | 2,675 | 131 | 4.9% |
| Other | 1,448 | 95 | 6.56% |
| Native | 44 | 6 | 13.64% |
9.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.94%
Male Poverty Rate
12.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Signal Hill is Black, with 18.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Signal Hill is White, with 4.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.16% |
| High School | 14.47% |
| Some College | 5.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 5.69% |
| Female Employed | 5.17% |
| Male Employed | 3.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,023 | $130,248 |
| Households | $96,385 | $117,481 |
| Married Families | $122,330 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,607 | $96,169 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
287
Number of Veterans
271
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 170 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 5.66% |
| Black | 48 | 5.4% |
| Other Race | 20 | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 0.62% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 0.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
63.08%
Born in Signal Hill
75.26%
Native Born
24.74%
Foreign Born
6.84%
Non Citizen
17.9%
Naturalized
75.26% of Signal Hill residents were born in the United States, with 63.08% having been born in California. 6.84% 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 | 10,124 | -188 | -1.82% |
| 2028 | 10,312 | -187 | -1.78% |
| 2027 | 10,499 | -187 | -1.75% |
| 2026 | 10,686 | -188 | -1.73% |
| 2025 | 10,874 | -187 | -1.69% |
| 2024 | 11,061 | -188 | -1.67% |
| 2023 | 11,249 | -130 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 11,379 | -187 | -1.62% |
| 2021 | 11,566 | -245 | -2.07% |
| 2020 | 11,811 | 398 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 11,413 | -95 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 11,508 | 21 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 11,487 | 27 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 11,460 | -40 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 11,500 | 66 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 11,434 | 140 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | 11,294 | 112 | 1% |
| 2012 | 11,182 | 79 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 11,103 | 79 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 11,024 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,333 | 962 | 11.49% |
| 1990 | 8,371 | 2,637 | 45.99% |
| 1980 | 5,734 | 146 | 2.61% |
| 1970 | 5,588 | 961 | 20.77% |
| 1960 | 4,627 | 587 | 14.53% |
| 1950 | 4,040 | 856 | 26.88% |
| 1940 | 3,184 | 252 | 8.59% |
| 1930 | 2,932 | -7,192 | -71.04% |