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East Los Angeles

California · 126,496 residents · 7.453 sq mi
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East Los Angeles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,128. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $369,200. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
126,496
+2%since 2000
from 124,283 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
16,972 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 16,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.1
+10%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
110K115K120K125K130K1990201020202024East Los Angeles
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,128
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,544 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,633
+32%since 2000
from $9,543 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,200
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
64.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.9
+81%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(2,275)
Black0.2%(192)
Hispanic / Latino96.8%(120,307)
Asian0.7%(838)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(8,136)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(1,917)
Black0.3%(322)
Hispanic / Latino97.1%(122,784)
Asian0.8%(962)
Other0.3%(336)
Diversity Score6.9%(8,683)
Diversity Score
7
+5%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
44.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
44.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.0%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Los Angeles, California?

East Los Angeles, California has about 126,496 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Los Angeles, California?

The typical household in East Los Angeles, California earns about $37,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Los Angeles, California expensive?

In East Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $369,200, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in East Los Angeles, California?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Los Angeles, California?

About 24.1% of people in East Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Los Angeles, California grown since 1990?

Yes, East Los Angeles, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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