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Los Alamos

California · 1,890 residents · 0.904 sq mi
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Los Alamos has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,645. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $443,600. Despite a median home value of $443,600, the poverty rate sits 48% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,890
+38%since 2000
from 1,372 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,091 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 1,518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+14%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7281K1K2K2K2000201020202024Los Alamos
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,645
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,307
+46%since 2000
from $18,013 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$443,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.8
+78%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(838)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(476)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(808)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(1,057)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(773)
Asian1.7%(32)
Other2.4%(45)
Diversity Score66.2%(1,252)
Diversity Score
66
+12%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Alamos, California?

Los Alamos, California has about 1,890 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Alamos, California earns about $56,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Alamos, California expensive?

In Los Alamos, California, the median home is worth about $443,600, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Los Alamos, California?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Los Alamos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Alamos, California?

About 20.4% of people in Los Alamos, California live below the federal poverty line.

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