Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA Demographics
What is the population of Koreatown?
There are 69,874 residents in Koreatown, with a median age of 35.7. Of this, 50.19% are males and 49.81% are females. US-born citizens make up 46.07% of the resident pool in Koreatown, while non-US-born citizens account for 22.59%. Additionally, 31.34% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 61,469 people in Koreatown currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 69,874 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 35,072 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 34,802 | -0.2% |
Male Population 50.19%
Female Population 49.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.7 | 0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 32,189 | 2.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 15,786 | -2.1% |
| Not Citizen | 21,899 | -0.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 46.07%
Citizen not U.S. Born 22.59%
Not Citizen 31.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 653 | -4.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,375 | 1.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 793 | 18.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 928 | 4.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 61,469 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.94%
Moved from Same County 7.77%
Moved from Same State 1.15%
Moved from Different State 1.34%
Same House as Last Year 88.8%
What are the employment statistics in Koreatown?
White-collar workers make up 84.03% of the working population in Koreatown, while blue-collar employees account for 15.97%. There are also 6,868 entrepreneurs in Koreatown (17.98% of the workforce); 26,354 workers employed in private companies (69%); and 2,492 people working in governmental institutions (6.52%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 32,094 | 1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 6,101 | -0.9% |
White Collar 84.03%
Blue Collar 15.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,868 | -0.0% |
| Private Companies | 26,354 | -1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,492 | 10.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,482 | 24.6% |
Self Employees 17.98%
Private Companies 69%
Governmental Workers 6.52%
Not for Profit Companies 6.5%
How many households are there in Koreatown?
There are a total of 29,726 households in Koreatown, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 50.14% of these Koreatown households, while non-family units account for the remaining 49.86%. Additionally, 21.33% of households have children and 78.67% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 29,726 | 3.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 14,905 | 1.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 14,822 | 4.7% |
Family Households 50.14%
Non-Family Households 49.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,340 | -1.7% |
| Households without Children | 23,386 | 4.7% |
Households with Children 21.33%
Households without Children 78.67%
What are the median and average incomes in Koreatown?
The average annual household income in Koreatown is $85,006, while the median household income sits at $55,321 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $59,639, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $55,794. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,116 and $34,538, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $85,006 | 10.5% |
| Median Household Income | $55,321 | 8.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 54,653 | 0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Koreatown?
There are 33,154 housing units in Koreatown, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1961. Of the 29,726 occupied housing units in Koreatown, 10.59% are owner-occupied, while 89.41% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.03% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $947,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,673 per month in Koreatown.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 33,154 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1961 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 9,848 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,900 | -7.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,447 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,662 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,409 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,564 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,287 | -7.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,627 | 12.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,211 | 17.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 199 | 352.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 29,726 | 3.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,148 | 4.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $26,579 | 3.1% |
Owner Occupied 10.59%
Renter Occupied 89.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,236 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 912 | 10.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $947,100 | 14.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $882,500 | 8.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,673 | 8.0% |
With Mortgage 71.03%
Without Mortgage 28.97%
What is the level of education in Koreatown?
Approximately 28.16% of the population in Koreatown holds a high school degree (that's 16,463 residents), while 16.59% have attained a college certificate (9,698 locals) and 26.62% have a bachelor's degree (15,567 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 8,346 | 0.5% |
| Some High School | 16,463 | -1.9% |
| Some College | 9,698 | 6.9% |
| Associate Degree | 2,847 | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,567 | 2.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,550 | 4.9% |
No High School 14.27%
Some High School 28.16%
Some College 16.59%
Associate Degree 4.87%
Bachelor's Degree 26.62%
Graduate Degree 9.49%
What is the marital status of Koreatown residents?
A total of 29,778 people in Koreatown have never been married (which represents 48.58% of the total population), while 23,193 of them are wedded (37.84%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,683 (2.75%) and 3,885 (6.34%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 29,778 | 1.9% |
| Married | 23,193 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1,683 | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 2,754 | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 3,885 | 3,885.0% |
Never Married 48.58%
Married 37.84%
Separated 2.75%
Widowed 4.49%
Divorced 6.34%
What are the most common means of transportation in Koreatown?
The top three means of transportation people in Koreatown use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 22,668 residents commute by car, 6,338 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,540 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 22,668 | 0.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6,338 | -7.8% |
| Railroad | 15 | -62.5% |
| Bicycle | 310 | -2.8% |
| Motorcycle | 91 | 37.9% |
| TaxiCab | 321 | -11.8% |
| Walk | 1,540 | -6.0% |
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.