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Pacoima

California · Los Angeles · 73,921 residents · 9.066 sq mi
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The short version

Pacoima has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,119. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $601,642. Despite a median home value of $601,642, the poverty rate sits 45% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 22 census tracts that make up Pacoima; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73,921
Population density
8,154 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,119
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,420
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$601,642
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,968
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.8%
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(1,879)
Black2.8%(2,072)
Hispanic / Latino90.7%(67,058)
Asian2.3%(1,718)
Other1.6%(1,194)
Diversity Score21.9%(16,155)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(1,879)
Black2.8%(2,072)
Hispanic / Latino90.7%(67,058)
Asian2.3%(1,718)
Other1.6%(1,194)
Diversity Score21.9%(16,155)
Diversity Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
41.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
80.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Pacoima, Los Angeles, California has about 73,921 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pacoima, Los Angeles, California earns about $80,119 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pacoima, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Pacoima, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $601,642, and the typical rent is about $1,968 a month.

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

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pacoima, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.1% of people in Pacoima, 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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