Torrance Los Angeles County, California
Torrance: City in California
About
Torrance is a city located in the county of Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 145,438. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 141,553 inhabitants.
The city was created 101 years ago in 1921.
Torrance Quick Facts
| Population : | 141,553 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Los Angeles County |
| Postal code : | 90501–90510 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 310 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.37% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.63% |
| Named for : | Jared Sidney Torrance |
| Altitude : | 89 feet / 27 meters |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1921 (101 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 13:41:04 (22nd May 2022) |
| Population growth : | -2.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Torrance is located at 33°50'9"N 118°20'26"W (33.8358500, -118.3406300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Torrance
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Torrance decreased by 2.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 145,438 | - | census |
| 2011 | 145,769 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 146,257 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 146,671 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 146,845 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 146,950 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 146,416 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 145,781 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 144,706 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 143,592 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 141,553 | -1.44% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Torrance
1 Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach
3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA 90503, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Torrance - South Bay
21333 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles Torrance/Redondo Beach
3701 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Miyako Hybrid Hotel
21381 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Holiday Inn Los Angeles Gateway - Torrance, an IHG Hotel
19800 S Vermont, Torrance, CA 90502, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Torrance
1 Torrance City Hall
3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 City of Torrance - Housing
3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Torrance City Clerk
3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Torrance Parks & Recreation
2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Torrance Economic Development
Torrance, CA 90503, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 City of Torrance
3301 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +13107840887 🔗 Url
People born in Torrance (199)
People born in Torrance, including retired Major League Baseball pitcher Ted Lilly, musician Bill Stevenson, figure skater Michelle Kwan, .
List
- AJ Michalka (American actress and singer) she was born in 10/04/1991
- Aly Michalka (American actress and singer) she was born in 25/03/1989
- Daryl Sabara (American actor) he was born in 14/06/1992
- Jonathan Bornstein (American soccer player) he was born in 07/11/1984
- Nancy Lopez (American professional golfer) she was born in 06/01/1957
- Janeene Vickers (Track and Field Hurdler) she was born in 03/10/1968
- Larry Carlton (American musician) he was born in 02/03/1948
- Miesha McKelvy-Jones (American hurdler) she was born in 27/07/1976
- Kevin Kim (US tennis player) he was born in 26/07/1978
- Antonio Margarrito (Mexican boxer) he was born in 18/03/1978
- Denzel Whitaker (American actor) he was born in 15/06/1990
- Rick Guttormson (American baseball player) he was born in 11/01/1977
- Paul Krumpe (American soccer player) he was born in 04/03/1963
- Carlos Muñiz (American baseball player) he was born in 12/03/1981
- Brian Bonsall (actor) he was born in 03/12/1981
- William Suff (American serial killer) he was born in 20/08/1950
- John Butler (Australian American musician, songwriter, record label owner and producer) he was born in 01/04/1975
- Alix Klineman (American volleyball player) she was born in 30/12/1989
Schools in Torrance
College & universities near Torrance, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457086 | Homestead Schools | Torrance (CA) | 90505 |
| 491899 | Victory Career College | Torrance (CA) | 90502-4434 |
| 114637 | Redondo Beach Beauty College | Redondo Beach (CA) | 90278-3111 |
| 459161 | Trinity School of Health and Allied Sciences | Gardena (CA) | 90248 |
| 113980 | El Camino Community College District | Torrance (CA) | 90506 |
Stations (41)
Amtrak & bus stations near Torrance, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOA | Torrance, CA | 20575 Hamilton Avenue | BUS |
| ESG | El Segundo, CA | 700 South Douglas Street | BUS |
| SPD | San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California | 1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina | BUS |
| SPO | San Pedro (Downtown), California | 931 S. Gaffey St. | BUS |
| LBC | Long Beach, California | 601 North Long Beach Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Torrance
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Del Am Post Office | Torrance (CA) | 90503 |
| Torran Post Office | Torrance (CA) | 90503 |
| Marcelina Post Office | Torrance (CA) | 90501 |
| North Torran Post Office | Torrance (CA) | 90504 |
| Walteria Post Office | Torrance (CA) | 90505 |
Other cities in Los Angeles County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Los Angeles County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,970,219 | County seat of Los Angeles County, California; second largest city in the United States by population |
| Long Beach | 454,681 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Santa Clarita | 209,990 | City in Los Angeles County, California, USA |
| Glendale | 197,747 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Hollywood | 167,664 | District in Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Lancaster | 155,822 | City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Palmdale | 150,498 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Pomona | 149,212 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Pasadena | 141,045 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| East Los Angeles | 126,496 | Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| El Monte | 112,344 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Downey | 109,202 | City located in southeast Los Angeles County |
| Inglewood | 107,203 | City in California |
| Santa Maria | 105,851 | City in southern California, U. |
| West Covina | 103,656 | City in California, United States of America |
| Norwalk | 102,635 | City in California, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Torrance distances to largest California cities
