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Central City East

California · Los Angeles · 23,512 residents · 3.65 sq mi
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The short version

Central City East is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,561. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $795,463. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% more than the Los Angeles median. Despite a median home value of $795,463, the poverty rate sits 30% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. 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
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%
US avg: 1.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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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)
Diversity Score84%(19,760)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(3,717)
Black12.9%(3,040)
Hispanic / Latino50.7%(11,926)
Asian16.4%(3,862)
Other4.1%(967)
Diversity Score84%(19,760)
Diversity Score
84
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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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