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Central City

California · Los Angeles · 52,201 residents · 3.474 sq mi
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The short version

Central City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,701. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $611,197. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Los Angeles median. These figures are approximated by combining the 15 census tracts that make up Central City; 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 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,201
Population density
15,026 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,701
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,065
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$611,197
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,431
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.9%
78.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(1,275)
Black5.5%(2,895)
Hispanic / Latino89.3%(46,596)
Asian1.2%(633)
Other1.5%(802)
Diversity Score24.9%(12,996)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(1,275)
Black5.5%(2,895)
Hispanic / Latino89.3%(46,596)
Asian1.2%(633)
Other1.5%(802)
Diversity Score24.9%(12,996)
Diversity Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
47.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
44.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
82.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central City, Los Angeles, California?

Central City, Los Angeles, California has about 52,201 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Central City, Los Angeles, California earns about $55,701 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central City, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Central City, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $611,197, and the typical rent is about $1,431 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, Los Angeles, California?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Central City, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central City, Los Angeles, California?

About 26.5% of people in Central City, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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