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La Mirada

California · 48,008 residents · 7.824 sq mi
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La Mirada is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,493. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $606,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,008
+3%since 2000
from 46,783 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,136 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5,979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+19%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K42K45K47K50K1990201020202024La Mirada
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,493
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,923
+56%since 2000
from $22,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$606,200
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,555
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $870 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+96%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(22,058)
Black1.8%(851)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(15,657)
Asian14.7%(6,900)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.8%(36,412)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(13,508)
Black2.1%(1,002)
Hispanic / Latino43%(20,652)
Asian22.5%(10,820)
Other2.9%(1,412)
Diversity Score84.4%(40,532)
Diversity Score
84
+8%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
25.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Mirada, California?

La Mirada, California has about 48,008 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Mirada, California?

The typical household in La Mirada, California earns about $92,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Mirada, California expensive?

In La Mirada, California, the median home is worth about $606,200, and the typical rent is about $1,555 a month.

How educated are people in La Mirada, California?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Mirada, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Mirada, California?

About 5.1% of people in La Mirada, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Mirada, California grown since 1990?

Yes, La Mirada, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,556 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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