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- Torrance is 0% more densely populated than La Mirada.
- People are 6.4% more likely to be married in Torrance.
- The Median Age is 0.5 years older in Torrance.
 La Mirada, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock147,156329,725,481
 Female Population51.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
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 Population - 201048,521  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock137,946285,036,114
 Population - 199040,452  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now17.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,186.493.4
 Land Area7.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 La Mirada, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 La Mirada, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 White29.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.1%12.2%
 Asian21.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 La Mirada, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 Married Population51.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock53.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.4%50.2%
 Never Married34.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.622.60
 Households14,679  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock37,63280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,961  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for La Mirada    3 Reviews

Los Angeles/Orange County undoubtedly has some of the best weather in America. The temperature fluctuates between 50 at the lowest and 108 at the highest, and you will  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather is beautiful, the crime is low, the area is full of green areas and trees. It is close to shopping, restaurants, culture, and entertainment The bad part is  More

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Lots of trees and parks. Decent schools. Freeway close to the centers of LA and OC. Low crime. Great place to raise children. A dog park in Fullerton about 20 mins.  More

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Reviews for Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 11 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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