Categories in Torrance, California
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Torrance, California
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 5,580 | 29 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 1,531 | 31 years |
| Real estate | 1,427 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 1,201 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 1,191 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 1,171 | 25 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,119 | 28 years |
| Dentists | 1,084 | 30 years |
| Electronics stores | 904 | 28 years |
| Construction of buildings | 631 | 28 years |
| Financial services | 586 | 28 years |
| Hairdressers | 562 | 25 years |
| Accountants | 546 | 29 years |
| Car repair | 522 | 28 years |
Torrance, California Facts
| Area | 20.7 mi² |
| Population | 155,204 |
| Male Population | 75,504 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 79,700 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +82.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.1% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years (Male: 39.7, Female: 42) |
| Area Codes | 310, 323, 408, 424 |
| Neighborhoods | Torrance, Old Town Torrance, West Torrance, Harbor, Southwood Riviera |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.83585, -118.34063 |
| Zip Codes | 90501, 90502, 90503, 90504, 90505, More |
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Torrance, California Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,053 | 119,699 | 143,620 | 148,154 | 155,204 |
| Population Density | 4,117.5 / mi² | 5,794.7 / mi² | 6,952.8 / mi² | 7,172.3 / mi² | 7,513.6 / mi² |
Torrance, California Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance, California | +74.2% | +23.8% | +3.2% |
| California | +51.8% | +28.5% | +13.9% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Torrance, California Median Age
Median Age: 40.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance, California | 40.9 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
| California | 35.3 yrs | 36.5 yrs | 34.2 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Torrance, California Population Density
Population Density: 7,514 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance, California | 155,204 | 20.66 sq mi | 7,514 / mi² |
| California | 38.8 million | 163,694.5 sq mi | 237 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Torrance, California Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Torrance, California
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Torrance, California
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Torrance, California
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Torrance, California
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Torrance, California CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance, California | 2,293,956 tn | 14.78 tn | 111,052.7 tons/mi² |
| California | 625,399,868 tn | 16.13 tn | 3,820.5 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,293,956 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 111,052.7 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (9.1) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/17 | 9:25 AM | 3.12 | 11.2 km | 11,940 m | 5km WNW of Willowbrook, CA | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/16 | 2:43 PM | 3.03 | 9.5 km | 11,670 m | 3km NNE of Gardena, CA | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/15 | 4:54 AM | 3.2 | 9.8 km | 11,366 m | 3km NNE of Gardena, CA | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/15 | 2:01 PM | 3.41 | 8.6 km | 12,730 m | 4km NE of Carson, CA | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/14 | 2:50 AM | 3.25 | 16.3 km | 8,023 m | 4km S of San Pedro, CA | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/13 | 2:52 AM | 3.14 | 15.4 km | 11,827 m | 4km SE of Marina del Rey, CA | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/12 | 10:18 AM | 3.55 | 15.4 km | 10,697 m | 4km ESE of Marina del Rey, CA | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/11 | 7:36 AM | 3.16 | 6.4 km | 15,037 m | 3km SE of Gardena, CA | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/11 | 7:09 AM | 3.4 | 10.8 km | 24,997 m | 2km W of Willowbrook, CA | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/11 | 4:52 PM | 3.03 | 11.1 km | 14,061 m | 5km WSW of Manhattan Beach, CA | usgs.gov |
Torrance, California
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