CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1278.03
California · Los Angeles County · 5,006 residents · 0.247 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Los Angeles County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 1278.03 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,468. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $803,300. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $803,300, the poverty rate sits 120% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,006
+2%since 2020
from 4,907 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,267 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 19,866 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−1%since 2020
from 35.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,468
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,278 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,956
+31%since 2020
from $22,836 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−6%since 2020
from 0.455 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.5%
Information14.3%
Retail trade5%
Other services4.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Public administration2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$803,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $571,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,866
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,448 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
75.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.6
−8%since 2020
from 12.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(1,289)
Black3%(148)
Hispanic / Latino54.9%(2,693)
Asian13.1%(644)
Other2.7%(133)
Diversity Score76.4%(3,747)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(865)
Black4.4%(222)
Hispanic / Latino62%(3,106)
Asian13.8%(691)
Other2.4%(122)
Diversity Score70.4%(3,526)
Diversity Score
70
−8%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.4 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 33.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
47.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
49.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
20.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
57.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,006 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $69,468 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $803,300, and the typical rent is about $1,866 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 27.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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