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Los Alamitos

California · 11,702 residents (2025 est.) · 4.008 sq mi
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#223Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,061,900
The short version

Los Alamitos is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,061,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,794
+2%since 2000
from 11,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,943 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,878 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,702 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K12K1990201020202024Los Alamitos
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,155
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,200
+85%since 2000
from $26,014 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+6%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,061,900
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,365
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
57.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.9
+105%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(7,836)
Black3.1%(358)
Hispanic / Latino16%(1,848)
Asian9.4%(1,090)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(6,724)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(4,973)
Black2.4%(280)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(3,694)
Asian17.1%(2,022)
Other7%(825)
Diversity Score86.2%(10,161)
Diversity Score
86
+48%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 87.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2016
from 78.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Alamitos, California?

Los Alamitos, California has about 11,794 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Los Alamitos, California?

The typical household in Los Alamitos, California earns about $97,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Alamitos, California expensive?

In Los Alamitos, California, the median home is worth about $1,061,900, and the typical rent is about $2,365 a month.

How educated are people in Los Alamitos, California?

About 44.3% of adults age 25 and over in Los Alamitos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Alamitos, California?

About 8.9% of people in Los Alamitos, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Los Alamitos, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Alamitos, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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