Demographics & People — Palos Verdes Estates, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,047 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,600 |
| Median Age | 52.4 |
| Total Households | 5,032 |
| Family Households | 3,856 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4946 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,348 |
| Black or African American | 454 |
| Asian | 3,187 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 628 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,782 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,195 |
| Irish | 1,745 |
| German | 1,528 |
| English | 1,492 |
| Italian | 710 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 494 |
| American | 370 |
| European | 364 |
| Norwegian | 356 |
Language
| English Only | 8,994 |
| Spanish | 226 |
| Population 5+ | 12,540 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 446 |
| Population 18+ | 10,169 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palos Verdes Estates, California.