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Pico-Union

California · Los Angeles · 21,259 residents · 0.768 sq mi
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The short version

Pico-Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,232. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $807,344. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Los Angeles median. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Pico-Union; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,259
Population density
27,681 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,232
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,730
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$807,344
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,246
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
7.9%
92.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
18.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(1,098)
Black3.1%(656)
Hispanic / Latino80.2%(17,059)
Asian9.9%(2,100)
Other1.6%(346)
Diversity Score42.8%(9,100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(1,098)
Black3.1%(656)
Hispanic / Latino80.2%(17,059)
Asian9.9%(2,100)
Other1.6%(346)
Diversity Score42.8%(9,100)
Diversity Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
54.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
Foreign born
52.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
15.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
73.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pico-Union, Los Angeles, California?

Pico-Union, Los Angeles, California has about 21,259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pico-Union, Los Angeles, California?

The typical household in Pico-Union, Los Angeles, California earns about $44,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pico-Union, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Pico-Union, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $807,344, and the typical rent is about $1,246 a month.

How educated are people in Pico-Union, Los Angeles, California?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pico-Union, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pico-Union, Los Angeles, California?

About 28.5% of people in Pico-Union, 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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