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Los Angeles

California · 3,694,820 residents · 470.517 sq mi
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Los Angeles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,687. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $215,600. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $215,600, the poverty rate sits 78% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,694,820
+6%since 1990
from 3,485,398 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,853 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 7,408 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
+2%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3.4M3.6M3.7M3.9M4.0M1990201020202024Los Angeles
20243.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,687
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,925 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,671
+28%since 1990
from $16,188 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.1%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$215,600
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$672
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $600 in 1990
US average: $602
38.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 39.4% in 1990
61.4% rent
5.9
−25%since 1990
from 7.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(1,845,133)
Black13.9%(485,949)
Hispanic / Latino39.3%(1,370,476)
Asian9.8%(341,986)
Diversity Score91.6%(3,193,501)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(1,099,188)
Black10.9%(401,986)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(1,719,073)
Asian9.9%(364,850)
Diversity Score81.6%(3,016,554)
82
−11%since 1990
from 92 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−19%since 1990
from 25.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Angeles, California?

Los Angeles, California has about 3,694,820 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Los Angeles, California earns about $36,687 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $215,600, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Los Angeles, California?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Angeles, California?

About 22.1% of people in Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Los Angeles, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Angeles, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 209,422 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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