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Compare West Carson to Torrance

This post compares West Carson, California to Torrance, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension West Carson (CDP) Torrance (city)
Population 22,260 147,190
Income (median) $44,035 $66,475
Home Value (median) $416,800 $687,900
White 33% 49%
Black 11% 2%
Asian 32% 35%
With Kids 24% 31%
Age (median) 44 41
Rentals 29% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Carson or Torrance?
A: West Carson has a much smaller population count than Torrance: 22260 compared with 147190 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in West Carson or in Torrance?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in West Carson.

Q: Are homes more expensive in West Carson or Torrance?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in West Carson.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Torrance does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for West Carson versus 45% for Torrance.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to West Carson may include: San-Leandro, Hacienda-Heights, and Duarte.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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