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South Los Angeles

California · Los Angeles · 205,350 residents · 11.975 sq mi
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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.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205,350
Population density
17,148 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,046
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,646
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$676,302
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,542
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.2%
63.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(4,942)
Black26.5%(54,402)
Hispanic / Latino66.1%(135,651)
Asian1.7%(3,394)
Other3.4%(6,961)
Diversity Score61.4%(126,147)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(4,942)
Black26.5%(54,402)
Hispanic / Latino66.1%(135,651)
Asian1.7%(3,394)
Other3.4%(6,961)
Diversity Score61.4%(126,147)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
35.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

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