NEIGHBORHOOD
Southeast Los Angeles
California · Los Angeles · 186,182 residents · 9.58 sq mi
The short version
Southeast Los Angeles is home to 186,182 people in Los Angeles. Owners hold 30% of the housing stock. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 41% of people here were born outside the United States. The median age is 31.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. There are 19,436 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 44 census tracts that make up Southeast 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 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
186,182
Population density
19,436 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.58 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,373
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,149
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
Retail trade10.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
Finance & insurance10%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
Other services2.4%
Public administration1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.6%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$584,845
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,597
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.4%
69.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
4.08 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(1,516)
Black13.2%(24,634)
Hispanic / Latino83.6%(155,680)
Asian0.5%(1,023)
Other1.8%(3,329)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(1,516)
Black13.2%(24,634)
Hispanic / Latino83.6%(155,680)
Asian0.5%(1,023)
Other1.8%(3,329)
Diversity Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
51.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Foreign born
41.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
76.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California?
Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California has about 186,182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California earns about $59,373 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $584,845, and the typical rent is about $1,597 a month.
How educated are people in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California?
About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California?
About 24.8% of people in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.
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Los AngelesDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024