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Lomita

California · 20,921 residents · 1.912 sq mi
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Lomita is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,090. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $618,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,921
+4%since 2000
from 20,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.3
+16%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(1,102)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(1,115)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.3%(1,118)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.2%(1,081)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(1,113)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.1%(3,168)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(2,671)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.1%(2,740)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(3,134)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.5%(2,187)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845%(1,048)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(444)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,090
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,303 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,469
+74%since 2000
from $22,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$618,700
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,460
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $784 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
55.4% rent
Afford Score
8.1
−1%since 2009
from 8.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(7,269)
Black5.4%(1,129)
Hispanic / Latino36.8%(7,691)
Asian16.4%(3,436)
Other4.4%(926)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican27.9%(5,645)
Salvadoran1.8%(369)
Guatemalan1%(200)
Spaniard0.6%(119)
Uruguayan0.5%(105)
Peruvian0.3%(66)
Cuban0.3%(58)
Nicaraguan0.3%(57)
Colombian0.3%(54)
Ecuadorian0.3%(53)
+ 6 more hispanic origin groups with data
Argentine0.2%(46)
Puerto Rican0.2%(44)
Chilean0.2%(36)
Honduran0.1%(13)
Asian origin
Filipino5.1%(1,031)
Korean3.4%(688)
Japanese3.3%(657)
Chinese2%(395)
Asian Indian1.8%(372)
Vietnamese0.6%(113)
Taiwanese0.3%(56)
Thai0.1%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.3%(62)
Ancestry
Irish7.8%(1,579)
Italian6.3%(1,272)
German5.9%(1,196)
English5.8%(1,170)
American2.6%(527)
Polish2.1%(429)
French1.6%(328)
Scottish1.2%(249)
Norwegian1.2%(237)
Swedish1.2%(237)
Russian0.8%(166)
+ 36 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.8%(156)
Dutch0.7%(136)
Welsh0.6%(116)
Syrian0.5%(92)
Armenian0.4%(81)
Croatian0.4%(75)
Danish0.4%(75)
Palestinian0.4%(74)
Austrian0.3%(62)
Romanian0.3%(51)
Turkish0.2%(47)
British0.2%(42)
Hungarian0.2%(41)
Ukrainian0.2%(41)
Canadian0.2%(39)
West Indian0.2%(31)
Haitian0.2%(31)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(26)
Brazilian0.1%(25)
Czech0.1%(24)
Moroccan0.1%(22)
Lithuanian0.1%(22)
Nigerian0.1%(22)
Serbian0.1%(19)
Lebanese0.1%(18)
Iranian0.1%(18)
Portuguese0.1%(18)
Belgian0.1%(16)
Israeli0.1%(15)
Finnish0.1%(14)
Greek0.1%(13)
Arab0%(9)
Latvian0%(9)
Iraqi0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
22.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.8%(3,348)
Married49.4%(4,154)
Widowed3.1%(258)
Divorced7.7%(644)
Women 15+
Never married37.3%(3,255)
Married44.7%(3,899)
Widowed4.9%(428)
Divorced13.1%(1,141)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lomita, California?

Lomita, California has about 20,921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lomita, California?

The typical household in Lomita, California earns about $76,090 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 $618,700, and the typical rent is about $1,460 a month.

How educated are people in Lomita, California?

About 38.1% 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 13.0% 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 1,539 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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