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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ladera Heights

California · 6,568 residents · 2.965 sq mi
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Ladera Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,233. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $429,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 90% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,568
+4%since 1990
from 6,316 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,215 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,130 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.5
−2%since 1990
from 45.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Ladera Heights
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$90,233
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,800 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$47,798
+33%since 1990
from $35,877 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$429,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $427,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,065
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $886 in 1990
US average: $602
76.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
23.8% rent
4.8
−29%since 1990
from 6.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(2,326)
Black57.5%(3,634)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(185)
Asian3.4%(217)
Diversity Score69.6%(4,399)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(1,227)
Black70.1%(4,602)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(222)
Asian2.9%(190)
Diversity Score51.9%(3,411)
52
−25%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.7%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 92.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−28%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladera Heights, California?

Ladera Heights, California has about 6,568 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ladera Heights, California?

The typical household in Ladera Heights, California earns about $90,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ladera Heights, California expensive?

In Ladera Heights, California, the median home is worth about $429,400, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.

How educated are people in Ladera Heights, California?

About 52.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ladera Heights, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ladera Heights, California?

About 3.7% of people in Ladera Heights, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ladera Heights, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Ladera Heights, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 252 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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