Van Nuys, San Fernando Valley, CA Demographics
What is the population of Van Nuys?
There are 99,156 residents in Van Nuys, with a median age of 36. Of this, 49.98% are males and 50.02% are females. US-born citizens make up 55.2% of the resident pool in Van Nuys, while non-US-born citizens account for 21.85%. Additionally, 22.95% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 89,105 people in Van Nuys currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 99,156 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 49,555 | -1.3% |
| Female Population | 49,601 | -0.6% |
Male Population 49.98%
Female Population 50.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 54,730 | -2.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 21,668 | -0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 22,757 | 1.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 55.2%
Citizen not U.S. Born 21.85%
Not Citizen 22.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 818 | 8.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,971 | -9.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 723 | -9.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 675 | -19.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 89,105 | -0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.83%
Moved from Same County 7.09%
Moved from Same State 0.74%
Moved from Different State 0.69%
Same House as Last Year 90.65%
What are the employment statistics in Van Nuys?
White-collar workers make up 76.4% of the working population in Van Nuys, while blue-collar employees account for 23.6%. There are also 16,978 entrepreneurs in Van Nuys (16.24% of the workforce); 69,942 workers employed in private companies (66.9%); and 10,608 people working in governmental institutions (10.15%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 79,878 | 100.8% |
| Blue Collar | 24,677 | 97.8% |
White Collar 76.4%
Blue Collar 23.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 16,978 | 99.8% |
| Private Companies | 69,942 | 97.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,608 | 104.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,026 | 121.2% |
Self Employees 16.24%
Private Companies 66.9%
Governmental Workers 10.15%
Not for Profit Companies 6.72%
How many households are there in Van Nuys?
There are a total of 35,702 households in Van Nuys, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.76% of these Van Nuys households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.24%. Additionally, 29.67% of households have children and 70.32% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 35,702 | 1.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -28.9% |
| Family Households | 22,051 | -0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 13,651 | 6.2% |
Family Households 61.76%
Non-Family Households 38.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 10,594 | -2.8% |
| Households without Children | 25,107 | 3.8% |
Households with Children 29.67%
Households without Children 70.32%
What are the median and average incomes in Van Nuys?
The average annual household income in Van Nuys is $97,064, while the median household income sits at $76,293 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $81,110, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $78,970. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $50,958 and $54,461, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $97,064 | 6.5% |
| Median Household Income | $76,293 | 5.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 18,508 | 1.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 78,952 | -1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Van Nuys?
There are 37,557 housing units in Van Nuys, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1969. Of the 35,702 occupied housing units in Van Nuys, 30.62% are owner-occupied, while 69.38% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.9% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $898,550. In general, housing costs reach $1,938 per month in Van Nuys.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 37,557 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1969 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,565 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,121 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8,230 | -6.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,625 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,844 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,377 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,486 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,971 | 11.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,195 | 11.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 142 | 46.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 35,702 | 1.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,933 | 0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 24,769 | 2.4% |
Owner Occupied 30.62%
Renter Occupied 69.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,642 | -3.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,291 | 8.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $898,550 | 9.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $776,700 | 7.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,938 | 3.8% |
With Mortgage 69.9%
Without Mortgage 30.1%
What is the level of education in Van Nuys?
Approximately 32.4% of the population in Van Nuys holds a high school degree (that's 25,360 residents), while 20.48% have attained a college certificate (16,030 locals) and 20.01% have a bachelor's degree (15,661 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 9,985 | 0.2% |
| Some High School | 25,360 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 16,030 | -10.2% |
| Associate Degree | 5,155 | -3.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,661 | 0.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,081 | 4.2% |
No High School 12.76%
Some High School 32.4%
Some College 20.48%
Associate Degree 6.59%
Bachelor's Degree 20.01%
Graduate Degree 7.77%
What is the marital status of Van Nuys residents?
A total of 36,731 people in Van Nuys have never been married (which represents 43.55% of the total population), while 34,230 of them are wedded (40.58%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,276 (2.7%) and 7,245 (8.59%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 36,731 | 1.2% |
| Married | 34,230 | -1.5% |
| Separated | 2,276 | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3,864 | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 7,245 | -0.9% |
Never Married 43.55%
Married 40.58%
Separated 2.7%
Widowed 4.58%
Divorced 8.59%
What are the most common means of transportation in Van Nuys?
The top three means of transportation people in Van Nuys use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 37,591 residents commute by car, 2,472 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,130 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 37,591 | -1.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,472 | -13.6% |
| Railroad | 41 | 78.3% |
| Ferryboat | 575 | -1.9% |
| Bicycle | 317 | -16.1% |
| Motorcycle | 41 | -49.4% |
| TaxiCab | 253 | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1,130 | 13.9% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.