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West Hollywood

California · 34,231 residents (2025 est.) · 1.888 sq mi
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#24Most densely populatedof 4,89118,131#296Most work-from-homeof 6,82631.3%
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West Hollywood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,995. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $924,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,884
−2%since 2000
from 35,716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18,477 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 18,917 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+2%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:34,231 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
34K35K35K36K37K1990201020202024West Hollywood
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,995
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,914 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,080
+135%since 2000
from $38,302 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+1%since 2010
from 0.506 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$924,800
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,091
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $773 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
80.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
+41%since 2000
from 6.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(29,064)
Black2.9%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(3,142)
Asian3.7%(1,335)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.3%(12,621)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(24,236)
Black4.3%(1,516)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(4,578)
Asian6.1%(2,111)
Other7%(2,443)
Diversity Score61.2%(21,350)
Diversity Score
61
+73%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.1%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
23.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2017
from 88.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 67.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 9.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hollywood, California?

West Hollywood, California has about 34,884 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Hollywood, California?

The typical household in West Hollywood, California earns about $96,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hollywood, California expensive?

In West Hollywood, California, the median home is worth about $924,800, and the typical rent is about $2,091 a month.

How educated are people in West Hollywood, California?

About 64.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Hollywood, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Hollywood, California?

About 12.9% of people in West Hollywood, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Hollywood, California grown since 1990?

Yes, West Hollywood, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,234 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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