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La Puente

California · 38,062 residents · 3.478 sq mi
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La Puente has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,132. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $446,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,062
−7%since 2000
from 41,063 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,944 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 11,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+30%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024La Puente
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,132
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,986
+85%since 2000
from $11,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,800
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,429
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $678 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+91%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(2,749)
Black1.7%(688)
Hispanic / Latino83.1%(34,122)
Asian7%(2,865)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.7%(14,246)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(1,257)
Black1%(386)
Hispanic / Latino81.7%(31,080)
Asian12.7%(4,846)
Other1.6%(599)
Diversity Score39.9%(15,195)
Diversity Score
40
+15%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
40.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Puente, California?

La Puente, California has about 38,062 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Puente, California earns about $66,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Puente, California expensive?

In La Puente, California, the median home is worth about $446,800, and the typical rent is about $1,429 a month.

How educated are people in La Puente, California?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Puente, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Puente, California?

About 12.9% of people in La Puente, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Puente, California grown since 1990?

Yes, La Puente, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,107 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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