El Segundo, California, is a coastal city in Los Angeles County, incorporated on January 18, 1917. The city’s name, meaning “The Second” in Spanish, originates from its history as the site of Standard Oil’s second refinery on the West Coast, established in 1911. This refinery, now operated by Chevron, remains a significant presence in the city. During World War II, El Segundo played a pivotal role in the aerospace industry, with the Douglas Aircraft Company producing SBD Dauntless dive bombers at its local plant. Today, El Segundo continues to be a hub for aerospace and defense, hosting major companies like Boeing, Raytheon Technologies, and Northrop Grumman. Additionally, it is home to the Los Angeles Air Force Base and the Space and Missile Systems Center, underscoring its ongoing importance in national defense and space exploration.
As of the 2023 U.S. Census estimates, El Segundo has a population of approximately 16,445 residents. The city comprises around 7,075 households, with an average household size of 2.41 persons. The median age is 38.2 years, reflecting a mature and stable community. Economically, El Segundo is affluent, boasting a median household income of $149,149 and a per capita income of $80,399. The median property value stands at $1.48 million, indicative of the city’s high real estate demand. El Segundo is also technologically connected, with 99.0% of households having a computer and 96.3% subscribing to broadband internet services. The city has a diverse demographic composition, with 65.9% identifying as White, 10.0% as Asian, and 18.8% as Hispanic or Latino.
El Segundo has been home to several notable individuals across various fields. In the entertainment industry, comedian Roseanne Barr owns Full Moon and High Tides Productions in the city. The music scene includes artists like guitarist Dick Dale, a pioneer of surf music. In sports, Hall of Fame baseball player George Brett and his brother Ken Brett, also a professional baseball player, hail from El Segundo. The city has also been associated with adventurer Christopher McCandless, whose life inspired the book and film “Into the Wild.”
For more information, you can visit the City of El Segundo official website or read the Wikipedia article on El Segundo, California.