Los Angeles, CA Demographics
What is the population of Los Angeles?
There are 3,881,041 residents in Los Angeles, with a median age of 36.5. Of this, 50.01% are males and 49.99% are females. US-born citizens make up 62.62% of the resident pool in Los Angeles, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.27%. Additionally, 18.11% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 3,418,030 people in Los Angeles currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,881,041 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 1,941,047 | -0.1% |
| Female Population | 1,939,994 | -1.0% |
Male Population 50.01%
Female Population 49.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.5 | 0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 2,430,365 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 747,883 | -0.3% |
| Not Citizen | 702,793 | -2.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 62.62%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.27%
Not Citizen 18.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 27,986 | 4.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 302,630 | -2.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 43,247 | 8.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 50,606 | 6.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 3,418,030 | -0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.73%
Moved from Same County 7.88%
Moved from Same State 1.13%
Moved from Different State 1.32%
Same House as Last Year 88.95%
What are the employment statistics in Los Angeles?
White-collar workers make up 80.73% of the working population in Los Angeles, while blue-collar employees account for 19.27%. There are also 318,645 entrepreneurs in Los Angeles (16.23% of the workforce); 1,303,986 workers employed in private companies (66.41%); and 198,673 people working in governmental institutions (10.12%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,585,214 | 0.0% |
| Blue Collar | 378,319 | -1.6% |
White Collar 80.73%
Blue Collar 19.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 318,645 | 0.7% |
| Private Companies | 1,303,986 | -1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 198,673 | 0.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 142,229 | 3.7% |
Self Employees 16.23%
Private Companies 66.41%
Governmental Workers 10.12%
Not for Profit Companies 7.24%
How many households are there in Los Angeles?
There are a total of 1,399,442 households in Los Angeles, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 58.58% of these Los Angeles households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.42%. Additionally, 27.8% of households have children and 72.2% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,399,442 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 819,802 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 579,640 | 2.1% |
Family Households 58.58%
Non-Family Households 41.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 389,067 | -1.3% |
| Households without Children | 1,010,375 | 2.0% |
Households with Children 27.8%
Households without Children 72.2%
What are the median and average incomes in Los Angeles?
The average annual household income in Los Angeles is $116,961, while the median household income sits at $76,244 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $85,107, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $83,305. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,988 and $53,538, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $116,961 | 9.4% |
| Median Household Income | $76,244 | 9.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,143,730 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Los Angeles?
There are 1,518,992 housing units in Los Angeles, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 1,399,442 occupied housing units in Los Angeles, 36.62% are owner-occupied, while 63.38% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.7% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $833,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,956 per month in Los Angeles.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,518,992 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 294,420 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 139,040 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 251,478 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 205,495 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 203,139 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 162,777 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 88,632 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 84,146 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 83,586 | 14.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 6,279 | 201.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,399,442 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 512,444 | 0.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $886,998 | 1.5% |
Owner Occupied 36.62%
Renter Occupied 63.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 362,321 | -0.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 150,123 | 2.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $833,300 | 17.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $793,300 | 14.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,956 | 8.9% |
With Mortgage 70.7%
Without Mortgage 29.3%
What is the level of education in Los Angeles?
Approximately 28.35% of the population in Los Angeles holds a high school degree (that's 883,125 residents), while 19.88% have attained a college certificate (634,995 locals) and 22.71% have a bachelor's degree (707,410 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 361,002 | -0.6% |
| Some High School | 883,125 | -0.1% |
| Some College | 634,995 | -0.7% |
| Associate Degree | 189,708 | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 707,410 | 1.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 354,983 | 2.9% |
No High School 11.59%
Some High School 28.35%
Some College 19.88%
Associate Degree 6.09%
Bachelor's Degree 22.71%
Graduate Degree 11.39%
What is the marital status of Los Angeles residents?
A total of 1,506,505 people in Los Angeles have never been married (which represents 46.41% of the total population), while 1,334,255 of them are wedded (41.1%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 78,251 (2.41%) and 260,250 (8.02%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,506,505 | 0.7% |
| Married | 1,334,255 | -0.6% |
| Separated | 78,251 | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 145,159 | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 260,250 | 260,250.0% |
Never Married 46.41%
Married 41.1%
Separated 2.41%
Widowed 4.47%
Divorced 8.02%
What are the most common means of transportation in Los Angeles?
The top three means of transportation people in Los Angeles use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 1,371,529 residents commute by car, 118,325 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 60,183 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,371,529 | -3.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 118,325 | -5.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 13,464 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,818 | -16.6% |
| Ferryboat | 1,648 | 8.6% |
| Bicycle | 12,864 | -7.2% |
| Motorcycle | 4,296 | 5.0% |
| TaxiCab | 8,165 | -1.5% |
| Walk | 60,183 | -0.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Los Angeles by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90001 | 57,652 | 13,597 | $57,698.00 | $70,484.00 |
| 90002 | 53,108 | 13,013 | $54,221.00 | $69,610.00 |
| 90003 | 75,024 | 17,936 | $51,275.00 | $65,860.00 |
| 90004 | 58,833 | 23,047 | $58,420.00 | $103,042.00 |
| 90005 | 37,754 | 16,607 | $49,226.00 | $74,727.00 |
| 90006 | 56,628 | 19,100 | $47,599.00 | $64,998.00 |
| 90007 | 41,004 | 12,520 | $36,326.00 | $56,425.00 |
| 90008 | 33,076 | 14,694 | $57,880.00 | $82,519.00 |
| 90010 | 4,185 | 2,381 | $92,454.00 | $122,524.00 |
| 90011 | 106,042 | 24,399 | $51,819.00 | $69,126.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.