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Torrance, CA vs Lawndale, CA

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- Lawndale is 0% more densely populated than Torrance.
- People are 14.6% less likely to be married in Lawndale.
- The Median Age is 6.9 years younger in Lawndale.
 Torrance, CALawndale, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,035329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.338.4
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 Population - 2010145,315  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock31,711285,036,114
 Population - 1990133,107  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock16,228.593.4
 Land Area20.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Torrance, CALawndale, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Torrance, CALawndale, CAUnited States
 White34.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.4%12.2%
 Asian36.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock64.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Torrance, CALawndale, CAUnited States
 Married Population54.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.4%50.2%
 Never Married30.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.282.60
 Households55,585  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,28780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households17,953  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.0%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 11 years ago

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

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Reviews for Lawndale    3 Reviews

Pros- amazing weather and wonderful location. Close to shopping, 10 minutes from the beach, diversity, 5 minutes away from lax, close to freeway Cons- crazy expensive  More

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I have lived in Lawndale for 4+ years. There are towns much scarier and much worse heading east. I prefer west lawndale overall, going toward prairie ave tends to get  More

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Over 18 years ago

Here the quality of life is excellent. We are very close to the ocean.We are near the city of Los Angeles with its multicultural atmosphere.We can enjoy the benefits of  More

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