NEIGHBORHOOD
Central City East
California · Los Angeles · 23,512 residents · 3.65 sq mi
The short version
With 23,512 people, Central City East is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. 7% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $795,463. The foreign-born share is 29%. There are 6,442 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Central City East; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
23,512
Population density
6,442 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.65 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,561
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,284
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
Information6.8%
Retail trade5.7%
Other services3.6%
Wholesale trade3%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Public administration2.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$795,463
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,197
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.6%
93.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.11 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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-Hispanic15.8%(3,717)
Black12.9%(3,040)
Hispanic / Latino50.7%(11,926)
Asian16.4%(3,862)
Other4.1%(967)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(3,717)
Black12.9%(3,040)
Hispanic / Latino50.7%(11,926)
Asian16.4%(3,862)
Other4.1%(967)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
64.9%
Female
35.1%
Foreign born
28.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Central City East, Los Angeles, California?
Central City East, Los Angeles, California has about 23,512 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Central City East, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Central City East, Los Angeles, California earns about $105,561 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Central City East, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Central City East, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $795,463, and the typical rent is about $2,197 a month.
How educated are people in Central City East, Los Angeles, California?
About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Central City East, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Central City East, Los Angeles, California?
About 16.2% of people in Central City East, 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