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Demographics & Housing Statistics
Population Statistics
Signal Hill is home to 11,795 people (Source: California Department of Finance 2019 Population Estimates). The median household income is $70,442, and 84% of Signal Hill residents have at least a high school diploma.
2019 Population & Housing Estimates
- Population: 11,795
- Housing Units: 4,631
- Vacancy Rate: 5.3%
- Persons per Household: 2.68
Profile of the City of Signal Hill
Provided by the Southern California Association of Governments' (SCAG) Regional Council, this report provides information on population, households, housing, transportation, employment, retail sales, education and SCAG regional highlights. SCAG updates local profiles every two years. The 2019 Profile of the City of Signal Hill is now available.
Current State of California Demographic Information
The California Department of Finance provides a variety of demographic reports that is updated every year including state, county and city population and housing estimates. Visit the California Department of Finance website and then click View Estimates for a wide selection of demographic reports. Select the desired report to download a Microsoft Excel file.
United States Census Bureau
Visit the United States Census Bureau's American FactFinder page for 2010 Census information on Signal Hill's general population and housing characteristics, and demographic profile data.
The following are breakdowns of the City of Signal Hilll's population by ethnicity and age. (Source: 2010 U.S. Census)
Ethnic Make-Up
Ethnicity | Percentage of Total Population (will add up to more than 100% due to residents reporting more than once ethnicity) |
---|---|
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 0.8% |
Asian | 20.6% |
Black | 13.6% |
Hispanic or Latinx | 31.3% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1.2% |
White | 42.1% |
Age (the median age is 36 years old.)
Age Group | Percentage of Total Population |
---|---|
Under 20 years old | 26.3% |
Between 21 and 34 years old | 22.1% |
Between 35 and 44 years old | 16.4% |
Between 45 and 54 years old | 14.9% |
55 years old and older | 20.3% |
Housing
Type of Unit | Amount in Signal Hill |
---|---|
Owner-occupied | 2,141 |
Renter-occupied | 2,016 |
Vacant units (inc. for rent or sale, seasonal, etc.) | 232 |
Total housing units | 4,389 |