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Porter Ranch

California · Los Angeles · 26,773 residents · 5.978 sq mi
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Porter Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $163,871. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,254,843. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 100% more than the Los Angeles median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Porter Ranch; 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 43.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,773
Population density
4,479 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$163,871
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$71,186
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,254,843
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,438
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.9%
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic40%(10,710)
Black7.1%(1,891)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(2,984)
Asian36.8%(9,846)
Other5%(1,342)
Diversity Score85.6%(22,918)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40%(10,710)
Black7.1%(1,891)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(2,984)
Asian36.8%(9,846)
Other5%(1,342)
Diversity Score85.6%(22,918)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
Female
48.0%
Foreign born
38.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, California?

Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, California has about 26,773 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, California earns about $163,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $1,254,843, and the typical rent is about $3,438 a month.

How educated are people in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, California?

About 63.3% of adults age 25 and over in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, California?

About 5.0% of people in Porter Ranch, 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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