NEIGHBORHOOD
Harbor City
California · Los Angeles · 24,942 residents · 1.928 sq mi
The short version
Harbor City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $684,462. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Harbor City; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
24,942
Population density
12,937 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,969
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,565
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.2%
Retail trade9.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Information8.4%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Other services6%
Public administration2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$684,462
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,756
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.6%
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(3,513)
Black9.8%(2,434)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(12,672)
Asian20.9%(5,215)
Other4.4%(1,108)
Diversity Score83.4%(20,790)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(3,513)
Black9.8%(2,434)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(12,672)
Asian20.9%(5,215)
Other4.4%(1,108)
Diversity Score83.4%(20,790)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
36.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California?
Harbor City, Los Angeles, California has about 24,942 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California earns about $85,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Harbor City, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Harbor City, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $684,462, and the typical rent is about $1,756 a month.
How educated are people in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California?
About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California?
About 11.5% of people in Harbor City, 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