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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lomita

California · 20,046 residents · 1.912 sq mi
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Lomita has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,303. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $239,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,046
+3%since 1990
from 19,382 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10,484 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 10,137 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+9%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K20K20K21K21K1990201020202024Lomita
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,303
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,222 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,127
+32%since 1990
from $16,791 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$239,600
−39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$784
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $702 in 1990
US average: $602
46.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 45.5% in 1990
53.3% rent
5.5
−32%since 1990
from 8.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(15,362)
Black2.8%(552)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(3,595)
Asian9.1%(1,760)
Diversity Score64.6%(12,515)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(10,735)
Black4.1%(821)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(5,252)
Asian11.2%(2,241)
Diversity Score73.8%(14,802)
74
+14%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lomita, California?

Lomita, California has about 20,046 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lomita, California?

The typical household in Lomita, California earns about $43,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lomita, California expensive?

In Lomita, California, the median home is worth about $239,600, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Lomita, California?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lomita, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lomita, California?

About 11.1% of people in Lomita, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lomita, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lomita, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 664 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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