Historic South-Central, Los Angeles, CA Demographics

What is the population of Historic South-Central?

There are 56,713 residents in Historic South-Central, with a median age of 30.6. Of this, 51.14% are males and 48.86% are females. US-born citizens make up 54.77% of the resident pool in Historic South-Central, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.16%. Additionally, 32.07% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 50,708 people in Historic South-Central currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 56,713 -2.3%
Male Population 29,004 -2.1%
Female Population 27,709 -2.5%
Male Population 51.14%
Female Population 48.86%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 30.6 1.7%
Citizen U.S. Born 31,063 -1.5%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7,461 -4.0%
Not Citizen 18,189 -2.9%
Citizen U.S. Born 54.77%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.16%
Not Citizen 32.07%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 694 16.2%
Moved from Same County 3,764 -9.0%
Moved from Same State 499 8.9%
Moved from Different State 491 -3.2%
Same House as Last Year 50,708 -2.1%
Moved from Abroad 1.24%
Moved from Same County 6.7%
Moved from Same State 0.89%
Moved from Different State 0.87%
Same House as Last Year 90.3%

What are the employment statistics in Historic South-Central?

White-collar workers make up 63.47% of the working population in Historic South-Central, while blue-collar employees account for 36.53%. There are also 2,870 entrepreneurs in Historic South-Central (11.49% of the workforce); 18,328 workers employed in private companies (73.37%); and 2,147 people working in governmental institutions (8.6%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 15,853 0.2%
Blue Collar 9,126 -1.5%
White Collar 63.47%
Blue Collar 36.53%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 2,870 17.2%
Private Companies 18,328 -3.2%
Governmental Workers 2,147 0.0%
Not for Profit Companies 1,634 5.6%
Self Employees 11.49%
Private Companies 73.37%
Governmental Workers 8.6%
Not for Profit Companies 6.54%

How many households are there in Historic South-Central?

There are a total of 13,980 households in Historic South-Central, each made up of around 4 members. Family establishments represent 73.92% of these Historic South-Central households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.08%. Additionally, 46.52% of households have children and 53.49% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 13,980 -0.1%
Average People per Household 4 N/A
Family Households 10,334 -1.6%
Non-Family Households 3,646 4.3%
Family Households 73.92%
Non-Family Households 26.08%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 6,503 -4.4%
Households without Children 7,478 3.9%
Households with Children 46.52%
Households without Children 53.49%

What are the median and average incomes in Historic South-Central?

The average annual household income in Historic South-Central is $64,927, while the median household income sits at $51,819 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $48,750, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,320. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $58,229 and $37,304, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $64,927 5.6%
Median Household Income $51,819 14.8%
People below Poverty Level -3 N/A
People above Poverty Level 38,997 -1.7%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Historic South-Central?

There are 14,809 housing units in Historic South-Central, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1951. Of the 13,980 occupied housing units in Historic South-Central, 22.98% are owner-occupied, while 77.02% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.38% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $608,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,467 per month in Historic South-Central.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 14,809 0.4%
Median Year Built 1951 0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 6,047 -3.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1,036 -10.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1,390 -2.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1,563 5.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1,157 14.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1,117 -0.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1,116 3.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 703 10.7%
Built between 2010 and 2019 630 6.8%
Built in 2020 or Later 51 264.3%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 13,980 -0.1%
Owner Occupied 3,212 -3.3%
Renter Occupied $10,768 0.8%
Owner Occupied 22.98%
Renter Occupied 77.02%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 2,325 -6.6%
Without Mortgage 887 6.5%
Median Value with Mortgage $608,500 16.4%
Median Value without Mortgage $565,300 23.6%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,467 7.2%
With Mortgage 72.38%
Without Mortgage 27.62%

What is the level of education in Historic South-Central?

Approximately 39.19% of the population in Historic South-Central holds a high school degree (that's 15,561 residents), while 14.55% have attained a college certificate (5,778 locals) and 8.59% have a bachelor's degree (3,410 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 12,070 3.4%
Some High School 15,561 -3.0%
Some College 5,778 0.2%
Associate Degree 1,624 -2.8%
Bachelor's Degree 3,410 1.7%
Graduate Degree 1,261 0.5%
No High School 30.4%
Some High School 39.19%
Some College 14.55%
Associate Degree 4.09%
Bachelor's Degree 8.59%
Graduate Degree 3.18%

What is the marital status of Historic South-Central residents?

A total of 26,140 people in Historic South-Central have never been married (which represents 56.23% of the total population), while 15,191 of them are wedded (32.68%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,523 (3.28%) and 2,173 (4.67%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 26,140 3.3%
Married 15,191 -6.1%
Separated 1,523 -7.2%
Widowed 1,459 0.8%
Divorced 2,173 2,173.0%
Never Married 56.23%
Married 32.68%
Separated 3.28%
Widowed 3.14%
Divorced 4.67%

What are the most common means of transportation in Historic South-Central?

The top three means of transportation people in Historic South-Central use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 16,887 residents commute by car, 3,052 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,531 by walking
Y-o-Y Change
Car 16,887 -1.2%
Bus or TrolleyBus 3,052 -8.1%
Railroad 42 -12.5%
Bicycle 413 -4.4%
Motorcycle 102 92.5%
TaxiCab 155 -15.3%
Walk 1,531 5.3%

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.