Watts, Los Angeles, CA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Watts?
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There are 31,512 residents in Watts, with a median age of 30. Of this, 48.18% are males and 51.82% are females. US-born citizens make up 66.82% of the resident pool in Watts, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.59%. Additionally, 21.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 29,117 people in Watts currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 29,117 people in Watts currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 31,512 | -3.2% |
| Male Population | 15,181 | -3.1% |
| Female Population | 16,331 | -3.2% |
Male population 48.18%
Female population 51.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 30 | 3.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 21,057 | -2.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 3,652 | -2.1% |
| Not Citizen | 6,803 | -5.6% |
Citizen US Born 66.82%
Citizen not US Born 11.59%
Not Citizen 21.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 59 | 11.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,678 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 130 | 13.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 68 | -13.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 29,117 | -3.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.19%
Moved from Same County 5.4%
Moved from Same State 0.42%
Moved from Different State 0.22%
Same House as Last Year 93.77%
What are the employment statistics in Watts?
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White-collar workers make up 61.56% of the working population in Watts, while blue-collar employees account for 38.44%. There are also 1,228 entrepreneurs in Watts (9.82% of the workforce); 9,415 workers employed in private companies (75.3%); and 1,426 people working in governmental institutions (11.4%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,697 | -1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 4,806 | -1.4% |
White Collar 61.56%
Blue Collar 38.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,228 | 1.4% |
| Private Companies | 9,415 | -1.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,426 | 1.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 435 | -10.7% |
Self Employees 9.82%
Private Companies 75.3%
Governmental Workers 11.4%
Not for Profit Companies 3.48%
How many households are there in Watts?
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There are a total of 7,926 households in Watts, each made up of around 4 members. Family establishments represent 80.09% of these Watts households, while non-family units account for the remaining 19.91%. Additionally, 52.23% of households have children and 47.77% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 7,926 | 0.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 4 | -4.4% |
| Family Households | 6,348 | 0.5% |
| Non-family Households | 1,578 | 1.7% |
Family Households 80.09%
Non-family Households 19.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,140 | -4.8% |
| Households without Children | 3,786 | 7.5% |
Households with Children 52.23%
Households without Children 47.77%
What are the median and average incomes in Watts?
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The average annual household income in Watts is $69,467, while the median household income sits at $52,580 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $53,368, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $55,897. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $71,036 and $38,325, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $69,467 | 9.6% |
| Median Household Income | $52,580 | 12.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7,345 | -8.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 23,466 | -1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Watts?
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There are 8,263 housing units in Watts, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1956. Of the 7,926 occupied housing units in Watts, 43.01% are owner-occupied, while 57% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.39% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $475,250. In general, housing costs reach $1,516 per month in Watts.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.39% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $475,250. In general, housing costs reach $1,516 per month in Watts.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,263 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1956 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,700 | -8.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,691 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,395 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,056 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 571 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 496 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 625 | -0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 472 | -9.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 250 | 39.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 7 | 0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,926 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,409 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,518 | -0.7% |
Owner Occupied 43.01%
Renter Occupied 57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,570 | -0.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 839 | 14.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $475,250 | 14.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $473,350 | 19.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,516 | 6.0% |
With Mortgage 75.39%
Without Mortgage 24.61%
What is the level of education in Watts?
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Approximately 46.95% of the population in Watts holds a high school degree (that's 10,230 residents), while 18.49% have attained a college certificate (4,028 locals) and 5.72% have a bachelor's degree (1,247 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,812 | 0.2% |
| Some High School | 10,230 | -3.1% |
| Some College | 4,028 | 2.6% |
| Associate Degree | 1,030 | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,247 | 7.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 440 | 10.3% |
No High School 22.09%
Some High School 46.95%
Some College 18.49%
Associate Degree 4.73%
Bachelor's Degree 5.72%
Graduate Degree 2.02%
What is the marital status of Watts residents?
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A total of 12,531 people in Watts have never been married (which represents 51% of the total population), while 8,587 of them are wedded (34.95%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 889 (3.62%) and 1,571 (6.39%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 12,531 | -2.0% |
| Married | 8,587 | -2.6% |
| Separated | 889 | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 994 | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 1,571 | 1.2% |
Never Married 51%
Married 34.95%
Separated 3.62%
Widowed 4.05%
Divorced 6.39%
What are the most common means of transportation in Watts?
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The top three means of transportation people in Watts use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 9,937 residents commute by car, 735 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 151 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,937 | -1.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 735 | -10.7% |
| Railroad | 20 | -47.4% |
| Bicycle | 68 | 0.0% |
| Motorcycle | 10 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 109 | 28.2% |
| Walk | 151 | -0.7% |
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.
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