CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1278.05
California · Los Angeles County · 3,287 residents · 0.237 sq mi
Notable rankings
#433lowest low broadband in CA81.8%TRACT SHAPE · Los Angeles County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 1278.05 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,333. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $982,600. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Los Angeles County median. Despite a median home value of $982,600, the poverty rate sits 94% 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
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,287
−6%since 2020
from 3,511 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,869 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 14,814 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+11%since 2020
from 37.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,333
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,917 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,640
+16%since 2020
from $24,700 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+8%since 2020
from 0.420 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
Wholesale trade8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
Other services2.6%
Public administration2.6%
Retail trade2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$982,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $594,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,581
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,255 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
76.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.5
+38%since 2020
from 11.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(1,034)
Black7.1%(250)
Hispanic / Latino57.8%(2,028)
Asian5.4%(191)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score71.4%(2,509)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.7%(844)
Black6.1%(200)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(1,951)
Asian4.3%(142)
Other4.6%(150)
Diversity Score71.8%(2,359)
Diversity Score
72
Unchangedsince 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
−23%since 2020
from 37.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Female
50.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Foreign born
40.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
53.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% 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 3,287 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 $63,333 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 $982,600, and the typical rent is about $1,581 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.2% 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 24.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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