NEIGHBORHOOD
Mount Washington
California · Los Angeles · 18,692 residents · 2.30 sq mi
The short version
With 18,692 people, Mount Washington is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. Median home value sits at $1,097,240. The foreign-born share is 32%. Households here earn about 41% more than in Los Angeles as a whole. There are 8,120 people per square mile. Median rent is $2,407 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Mount Washington; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
18,692
Population density
8,120 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.30 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$115,428
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$69,052
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.6%
Retail trade7.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Information5.3%
Other services5.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Public administration3.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,097,240
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,407
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.51 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
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-Hispanic40.9%(7,640)
Black2.2%(413)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(7,622)
Asian13.3%(2,491)
Other2.8%(526)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(7,640)
Black2.2%(413)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(7,622)
Asian13.3%(2,491)
Other2.8%(526)
Diversity Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Foreign born
32.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California?
Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California has about 18,692 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California earns about $115,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,097,240, and the typical rent is about $2,407 a month.
How educated are people in Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California?
About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California?
About 14.6% of people in Mount Washington, 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