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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Los Angeles County

California · 9,519,338 residents · 4,060.246 sq mi
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Los Angeles County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,189. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $201,400. Despite a median home value of $201,400, the poverty rate sits 44% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% 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

9,519,338
+7%since 1990
from 8,863,164 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,345 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 2,183 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
+4%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8.7M9.1M9.5M9.9M10.2M1990201020202024Los Angeles County
20249.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,189
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,965 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,683
+28%since 1990
from $16,149 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$201,400
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$704
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $626 in 1990
US average: $602
47.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 48.2% in 1990
52.1% rent
4.8
−25%since 1990
from 6.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(5,044,718)
Black11.2%(990,406)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(3,306,116)
Asian10.8%(955,329)
Diversity Score89.7%(7,953,312)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(2,959,614)
Black9.5%(901,472)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(4,242,213)
Asian11.8%(1,124,569)
Diversity Score82.7%(7,870,112)
83
−8%since 1990
from 90 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−17%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Angeles County, California?

Los Angeles County, California has about 9,519,338 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Los Angeles County, California earns about $42,189 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Angeles County, California expensive?

In Los Angeles County, California, the median home is worth about $201,400, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Los Angeles County, California?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Los Angeles County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Angeles County, California?

About 17.9% of people in Los Angeles County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Los Angeles County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Angeles County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 656,174 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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