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Lomita

California · 20,256 residents · 1.912 sq mi
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Lomita is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $532,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,256
+1%since 2000
from 20,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,594 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 10,484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+12%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,464
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,303 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,536
+33%since 2000
from $22,127 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$532,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $784 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+54%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(10,735)
Black4.1%(821)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(5,252)
Asian11.2%(2,241)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.8%(14,802)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(8,797)
Black4.8%(964)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(6,652)
Asian14.1%(2,850)
Other6%(1,218)
Diversity Score85.6%(17,342)
Diversity Score
86
+16%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
22.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lomita, California?

Lomita, California has about 20,256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lomita, California?

The typical household in Lomita, California earns about $62,464 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 $532,100, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Lomita, California?

About 25.9% 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 8.6% 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 874 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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