Chinatown
Chinatown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $693,090. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Los Angeles median. Despite a median home value of $693,090, the poverty rate sits 96% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Chinatown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
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How many people live in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California?
Chinatown, Los Angeles, California has about 9,619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California earns about $57,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Chinatown, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Chinatown, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $693,090, and the typical rent is about $1,760 a month.
How educated are people in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California?
About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California?
About 24.4% of people in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024