NEIGHBORHOOD
Boyle Heights
California · Los Angeles · 69,642 residents · 4.19 sq mi
The short version
With 69,642 people, Boyle Heights is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. 26% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 43%. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $679,357. Density works out to 16,605 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 21 census tracts that make up Boyle Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
69,642
Population density
16,605 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.19 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,772
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,417
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Retail trade11.7%
Wholesale trade10.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Other services2.5%
Public administration2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.2%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$679,357
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,500
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.0%
74.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.57 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(1,596)
Black0.5%(361)
Hispanic / Latino94.6%(65,863)
Asian1.7%(1,166)
Other0.9%(656)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(1,596)
Black0.5%(361)
Hispanic / Latino94.6%(65,863)
Asian1.7%(1,166)
Other0.9%(656)
Diversity Score
13
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
42.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
15.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
83.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California?
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California has about 69,642 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California earns about $62,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $679,357, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.
How educated are people in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California?
About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California?
About 22.4% of people in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.
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Los AngelesDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024