San Pedro, CA — Church Planting

This area covers approximately 7 miles (or about 20 minutes drive time) from San Pedro, CA. It includes the key cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, and the areas of Harbor City, Wilmington, and San Pedro.

The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 130,000 people. Only minimal population growth is expected in these areas, so these population numbers should remain fairly stable. In 2000 the area was 19% Hispanic, 5% Black, and 18% Asian. In 1990, 31% of the population was 25 or under. In 2000, 71.3% of the population spoke English only.

The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of manufacturing, retail trades, and finance.

In 1990 the median home price was about $379,000. There were about 31,000 homes (not counting apartments). Average rent was $811. The average home was built in 1964. There was an average of 2.66 people per household.

In 1990, 41% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.

According to the current directories there appear to be about 4 Southern Baptist churches and 1 GARB church in the area.

For further information:

Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area (set of zip codes). However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For growth projections, check the California state data center website.

Map of Area | Map of San Pedro

Total 2000 Population 129,078   1990 Census Housing  
Hispanic 24,431 18.90% Median housing value $379,229
Black 6,968 5.40% Housing units 31,248
Asian 23,272 18.00% Average home built in 1964
Speak English only 71.30%   Average monthly rent $811
      Average household size 2.66
Population Trends        
1970 107,010   1990 Census Education  
1980 119,052 11.30% Undergrad or grad degrees 41.04%
1990 126,403 6.20%    
2000 129,078 2.10% 1990 Census Age  
      Population 25 and under 31.14%
1990 Employment by Industry        
Manufacturing 20.57%      
Retail trades 13.87%      
Finance/insurance/real estate 9.37%      
Median household income $62,550      

Zip codes: 90274, 90275, 90710, 90717, 90731, 90732, 90744