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La Verne

California · 31,063 residents · 8.422 sq mi
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La Verne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $512,400. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,063
−2%since 2000
from 31,638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,688 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+14%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K32K33K33K1990201020202024La Verne
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,227
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,326 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,343
+21%since 2000
from $26,689 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$512,400
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,171
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $856 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+85%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(20,129)
Black3.1%(975)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(7,315)
Asian7.1%(2,244)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(20,002)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(17,197)
Black3.2%(992)
Hispanic / Latino31%(9,635)
Asian7.4%(2,310)
Other2.5%(775)
Diversity Score73.3%(22,755)
Diversity Score
73
+16%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Verne, California?

La Verne, California has about 31,063 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Verne, California earns about $77,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Verne, California expensive?

In La Verne, California, the median home is worth about $512,400, and the typical rent is about $1,171 a month.

How educated are people in La Verne, California?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in La Verne, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Verne, California?

About 6.8% of people in La Verne, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Verne, California grown since 1990?

Yes, La Verne, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 166 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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