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Southeast Los Angeles

California · Los Angeles · 186,182 residents · 9.579 sq mi
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Southeast Los Angeles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,373. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $584,845. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Los Angeles median. 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
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%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
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
$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%
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
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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)
Diversity Score35.4%(65,838)
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 Score35.4%(65,838)
Diversity Score
35
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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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