NEIGHBORHOOD
Mid Wilshire
California · Los Angeles · 39,432 residents · 3.16 sq mi
The short version
With 39,432 people, Mid Wilshire is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. Median home value sits at $1,447,681. 25% of homes are owner-occupied. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. The foreign-born share is 32%. There are 12,463 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Mid Wilshire; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
39,432
Population density
12,463 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.16 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$109,623
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$83,566
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food12.2%
Other services9.6%
Information7%
Public administration6.3%
Retail trade5.3%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,447,681
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,388
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.4%
74.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.99 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.2
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-Hispanic42.6%(16,791)
Black6.5%(2,574)
Hispanic / Latino18%(7,107)
Asian26.6%(10,503)
Other6.2%(2,457)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(16,791)
Black6.5%(2,574)
Hispanic / Latino18%(7,107)
Asian26.6%(10,503)
Other6.2%(2,457)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Foreign born
31.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, California?
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, California has about 39,432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, California earns about $109,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,447,681, and the typical rent is about $2,388 a month.
How educated are people in Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, California?
About 60.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, California?
About 9.8% of people in Mid Wilshire, 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