Torrance, CA Demographics

A map of Torrance's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	52,585	51,857	37.0%	35.3%
White	46,491	51,913	32.7%	35.3%
Hispanic	27,426	28,080	19.3%	19.1%
Multiracial	8,962	8,698	6.3%	5.9%
Black	5,049	4,781	3.6%	3.3%
Native American/Other	1,617	1,738	1.1%	1.2%

Torrance, California has an estimated population of 142,130, a decrease from the 147,067 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.0% Asian, 32.7% White, 19.3% Hispanic, 6.3% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Torrance, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Torrance is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Torrance, that probability was 71.0% in 2020 and 71.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Torrance is ranked the 41st most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Torrance's White Population

46,491 residents of Torrance, or 32.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Torrance is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Torrance ranks 1114th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrance's White population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Torrance's population has decreased from 35.3% to 32.7%.

Torrance is more White than neighboring Lawndale (14.4% White), and Alondra Park (21.2% White). Torrance is less White than neighboring Redondo Beach (54.6% White), Rolling Hills Estates (58.3% White), and Lomita (34.2% White).

Torrance's Black Population

5,049 residents of Torrance, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Torrance is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Torrance ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrance's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Black residents' share of Torrance's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Torrance is more Black than neighboring Redondo Beach (2.7% Black), and Rolling Hills Estates (1.9% Black). Torrance is less Black than neighboring Lomita (4.3% Black), Lawndale (6.4% Black), and Alondra Park (4.4% Black).

Torrance's Asian Population

52,585 residents of Torrance, or 37.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Torrance is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Torrance ranks 55th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrance's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Asian residents' share of Torrance's population has increased from 35.3% to 37.0%.

Torrance is more Asian than neighboring Redondo Beach (17.4% Asian), Rolling Hills Estates (24.5% Asian), Lomita (17.2% Asian), Lawndale (11.1% Asian), and Alondra Park (11.7% Asian).

Torrance's Hispanic Population

27,426 residents of Torrance, or 19.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Torrance is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Torrance ranks 893rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrance's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Torrance's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.3%.

Torrance is more Hispanic than neighboring Redondo Beach (15.2% Hispanic), and Rolling Hills Estates (4.7% Hispanic). Torrance is less Hispanic than neighboring Lomita (34.4% Hispanic), Lawndale (65.1% Hispanic), and Alondra Park (57.7% Hispanic).

Torrance's Native American/Other Population

1,617 residents of Torrance, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Torrance is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Torrance ranks 839th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrance's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Torrance's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Torrance is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (0.3% Native American/Other), Lomita (0.8% Native American/Other), Lawndale (0.4% Native American/Other), and Alondra Park (0.9% Native American/Other). Torrance is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redondo Beach (1.3% Native American/Other).

Torrance's Multiracial Population

8,962 residents of Torrance, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Torrance is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Torrance ranks 501st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrance's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Torrance's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Torrance is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawndale (2.5% Multiracial), and Alondra Park (4.2% Multiracial). Torrance is less Multiracial than neighboring Redondo Beach (8.9% Multiracial), Rolling Hills Estates (10.4% Multiracial), and Lomita (9.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.