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Downtown

California · Los Angeles · 53,855 residents · 3.359 sq mi
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Downtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,418. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $781,722. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Los Angeles median. These figures are approximated by combining the 20 census tracts that make up Downtown; 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 38.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,855
Population density
16,033 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,418
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$62,404
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$781,722
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,216
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.9%
91.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
55.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(12,742)
Black18.1%(9,746)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(12,574)
Asian27.6%(14,884)
Other7.3%(3,909)
Diversity Score96.9%(52,179)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(12,742)
Black18.1%(9,746)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(12,574)
Asian27.6%(14,884)
Other7.3%(3,909)
Diversity Score96.9%(52,179)
Diversity Score
97
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
Female
45.0%
Foreign born
32.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Los Angeles, California?

Downtown, Los Angeles, California has about 53,855 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downtown, Los Angeles, California?

The typical household in Downtown, Los Angeles, California earns about $61,418 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Downtown, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $781,722, and the typical rent is about $2,216 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Los Angeles, California?

About 50.5% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Los Angeles, California?

About 31.8% of people in Downtown, 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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