NEIGHBORHOOD
Downtown
California · Los Angeles · 53,855 residents · 3.36 sq mi
The short version
Downtown is home to 53,855 people in Los Angeles. 9% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $781,722. 31.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The foreign-born share is 32%. This is an unusually credentialed place: 50% of adults have a four-year degree. 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
Land area
3.36 sq mi
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%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
Other services6.4%
Retail trade5.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Public administration3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Wholesale trade2%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
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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%
Persons per household
1.46 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
55.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.7
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-Hispanic23.7%(12,742)
Black18.1%(9,746)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(12,574)
Asian27.6%(14,884)
Other7.3%(3,909)
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 Score
97
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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Los AngelesDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024