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Chinatown

California · Los Angeles · 9,619 residents · 0.401 sq mi
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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.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,619
Population density
23,988 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,317
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,827
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$693,090
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,760
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.1%
98.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
82.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(1,133)
Black6.9%(661)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(1,544)
Asian58.2%(5,597)
Other7.1%(684)
Diversity Score76.5%(7,359)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(1,133)
Black6.9%(661)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(1,544)
Asian58.2%(5,597)
Other7.1%(684)
Diversity Score76.5%(7,359)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
63.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

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