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Ladera

California · 1,557 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Ladera is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $193,077. Population has declined 3% since 2019. 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $2,000,001. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 145% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
90% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,557
−3%since 2019
from 1,607 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,621 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 3,737 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+6%since 2019
from 43.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Ladera
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$193,077
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $250,001 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$132,092
+4%since 2019
from $126,583 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 78.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food11.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,000,001 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
11.3% rent
Afford Score
10.4
+29%since 2019
from 8.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.5%(121)
Other5.4%(87)
Diversity Score29.2%(469)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(1,144)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(105)
Asian10.5%(163)
Other5.1%(80)
Diversity Score49.4%(770)
Diversity Score
49
+69%since 2019
from 29 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
90.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 98.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
58.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−18%since 2019
from 28.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 77.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
86.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 82.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Female
36.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Foreign born
9.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladera, California?

Ladera, California has about 1,557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ladera, California?

The typical household in Ladera, California earns about $193,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ladera, California expensive?

In Ladera, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Ladera, California?

About 90.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ladera, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ladera, California?

About 1.0% of people in Ladera, California live below the federal poverty line.

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