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Los Angeles

California · 3,792,621 residents · 470.517 sq mi
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Los Angeles has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,138. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $553,900. Despite a median home value of $553,900, the poverty rate sits 40% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,792,621
+3%since 2000
from 3,694,820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,061 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 7,853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+8%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.4M3.6M3.7M3.9M4.0M1990201020202024Los Angeles
20243.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,138
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,687 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,620
+34%since 2000
from $20,671 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$553,900
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,077
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
61.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.3
+92%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(1,099,188)
Black10.9%(401,986)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(1,719,073)
Asian9.9%(364,850)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.6%(3,016,554)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.7%(1,086,908)
Black9.2%(347,380)
Hispanic / Latino48.5%(1,838,822)
Asian11.1%(420,212)
Other2.2%(84,821)
Diversity Score82.4%(3,124,330)
Diversity Score
82
+1%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
39.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 3,792,621 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Angeles, California earns about $49,138 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 $553,900, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.

How educated are people in Los Angeles, California?

About 30.2% 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 19.5% 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 307,223 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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