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Los Alamitos

California · 11,780 residents · 4.008 sq mi
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Los Alamitos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $772,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,780
+2%since 2000
from 11,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,939 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,878 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+5%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K12K1990201020202024Los Alamitos
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,323
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,692
+60%since 2000
from $26,014 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$772,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,915
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
55.6% rent
Afford Score
8.6
+63%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(5,449)
Black2.9%(347)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(3,026)
Asian17.5%(2,060)
Other6.5%(764)
Diversity Score84.6%(9,970)
Diversity Score
85
+45%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Alamitos, California?

Los Alamitos, California has about 11,780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Alamitos, California earns about $89,323 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 $772,300, and the typical rent is about $1,915 a month.

How educated are people in Los Alamitos, California?

About 44.5% 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 9.1% 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 104 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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