CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5438.04
California · Los Angeles County · 4,643 residents · 0.232 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Los Angeles County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 5438.04 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,350. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2020. Median home value is $812,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% more than the Los Angeles County median. Despite a median home value of $812,300, the poverty rate sits 44% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
4,643
+61%since 2020
from 2,887 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,013 / sq mi
+61%since 2020
from 12,444 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
−2%since 2020
from 46.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$128,350
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,667 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,523
+16%since 2020
from $26,340 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+21%since 2020
from 0.328 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
Finance & insurance10.4%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
Wholesale trade5%
Information4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Other services0.7%
Public administration0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$812,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $567,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,154
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,476 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
52.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(827)
Asian66.6%(1,922)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.1%(1,705)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(468)
Black7.1%(331)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(1,312)
Asian51.7%(2,399)
Other2.9%(133)
Diversity Score79.6%(3,698)
Diversity Score
80
+35%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
−15%since 2020
from 33.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
Female
43.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
Foreign born
45.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% 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 4,643 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 $128,350 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 $812,300, and the typical rent is about $2,154 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.7% 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 17.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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