NEIGHBORHOOD
Crenshaw
California · Los Angeles · 27,713 residents · 2.17 sq mi
The short version
Crenshaw is a neighborhood of 27,713 people in Los Angeles. Owners hold 27% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $840,543. Density works out to 12,783 people per square mile. At a median age of 42.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 24% of locals were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Crenshaw; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
27,713
Population density
12,783 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.17 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,578
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,757
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
Other services6.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
Retail trade4%
Public administration3.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$840,543
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,849
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.4%
72.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.26 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.4
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-Hispanic8%(2,209)
Black52.5%(14,559)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(8,452)
Asian4.2%(1,175)
Other4.8%(1,318)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8%(2,209)
Black52.5%(14,559)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(8,452)
Asian4.2%(1,175)
Other4.8%(1,318)
Diversity Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
24.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California?
Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California has about 27,713 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California earns about $62,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $840,543, and the typical rent is about $1,849 a month.
How educated are people in Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California?
About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California?
About 20.8% of people in Crenshaw, 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