South Los Angeles
South Los Angeles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,046. 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 $676,302. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $676,302, the poverty rate sits 85% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 51 census tracts that make up South Los Angeles; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
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How many people live in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California?
South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California has about 205,350 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California earns about $62,046 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $676,302, and the typical rent is about $1,542 a month.
How educated are people in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California?
About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California?
About 23.1% of people in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024