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Torrance, CA vs La Mirada, CA

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- La Mirada is 0% more densely populated than Torrance.
- People are 6.0% less likely to be married in La Mirada.
- The Median Age is 0.5 years younger in La Mirada.
 Torrance, CALa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,957329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
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 Population - 2010145,315  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,783285,036,114
 Population - 1990133,107  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,131.093.4
 Land Area20.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Torrance, CALa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Torrance, CALa Mirada, CAUnited States
 White34.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian36.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock43.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Torrance, CALa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Married Population54.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.7%50.2%
 Never Married30.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.6%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.082.60
 Households55,585  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,71880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households17,953  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.0%  Unlock10.8%
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 10 years ago

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

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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 17 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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