West Side L.A. Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of West Side L.A.?
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There are 423,064 residents in West Side L.A., with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.2% are males and 51.8% are females. US-born citizens make up 73.21% of the resident pool in West Side L.A., while non-US-born citizens account for 15.91%. Additionally, 10.88% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 340,731 people in West Side L.A. currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 340,731 people in West Side L.A. currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 423,064 | 0.6% |
| Male Population | 203,902 | -0.7% |
| Female Population | 219,162 | 1.9% |
Male population 48.2%
Female population 51.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 2.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 309,727 | 1.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 67,298 | 2.1% |
| Not Citizen | 46,040 | -5.2% |
Citizen US Born 73.21%
Citizen not US Born 15.91%
Not Citizen 10.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 6,687 | -15.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 49,643 | -4.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 10,678 | -3.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 11,048 | -9.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 340,731 | 2.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.6%
Moved from Same County 11.85%
Moved from Same State 2.55%
Moved from Different State 2.64%
Same House as Last Year 81.36%
What are the employment statistics in West Side L.A.?
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White-collar workers make up 94.93% of the working population in West Side L.A., while blue-collar employees account for 5.07%. There are also 44,220 entrepreneurs in West Side L.A. (18.97% of the workforce); 145,794 workers employed in private companies (62.54%); and 24,318 people working in governmental institutions (10.43%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 221,296 | 0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 11,824 | -2.7% |
White Collar 94.93%
Blue Collar 5.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 44,220 | -3.5% |
| Private Companies | 145,794 | 1.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 24,318 | -2.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 18,788 | 2.1% |
Self Employees 18.97%
Private Companies 62.54%
Governmental Workers 10.43%
Not for Profit Companies 8.06%
How many households are there in West Side L.A.?
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There are a total of 183,438 households in West Side L.A., each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 46.31% of these West Side L.A. households, while non-family units account for the remaining 53.69%. Additionally, 18.85% of households have children and 81.15% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 183,438 | 1.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 1.8% |
| Family Households | 84,958 | -0.1% |
| Non-family Households | 98,479 | 2.4% |
Family Households 46.31%
Non-family Households 53.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 34,578 | -1.7% |
| Households without Children | 148,860 | 1.9% |
Households with Children 18.85%
Households without Children 81.15%
What are the median and average incomes in West Side L.A.?
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The average annual household income in West Side L.A. is $234,110, while the median household income sits at $110,535 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $127,660, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $121,079. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,004 and $101,250, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $234,110 | 5.4% |
| Median Household Income | $110,535 | 4.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 40,303 | -11.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 357,860 | 2.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Side L.A.?
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There are 205,485 housing units in West Side L.A., and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 183,438 occupied housing units in West Side L.A., 41.4% are owner-occupied, while 58.6% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.23% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,230,200. In general, housing costs reach $2,443 per month in West Side L.A..
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.23% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,230,200. In general, housing costs reach $2,443 per month in West Side L.A..
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 205,485 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 20,791 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 22,074 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 31,605 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 28,016 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 36,701 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 24,827 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14,943 | 10.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16,168 | -4.6% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 10,358 | 30.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 183,438 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 75,951 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 107,487 | 0.2% |
Owner Occupied 41.4%
Renter Occupied 58.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 51,065 | 0.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 24,886 | 8.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,230,200 | 11.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,477,300 | 22.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,443 | 3.4% |
With Mortgage 67.23%
Without Mortgage 32.77%
What is the level of education in West Side L.A.?
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Approximately 12.22% of the population in West Side L.A. holds a high school degree (that's 42,094 residents), while 16.62% have attained a college certificate (57,239 locals) and 36.79% have a bachelor's degree (126,699 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 8,777 | -8.6% |
| Some High School | 42,094 | -1.3% |
| Some College | 57,239 | -2.1% |
| Associate Degree | 17,030 | 2.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 126,699 | 2.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 92,516 | 3.5% |
No High School 2.55%
Some High School 12.22%
Some College 16.62%
Associate Degree 4.95%
Bachelor's Degree 36.79%
Graduate Degree 26.87%
What is the marital status of West Side L.A. residents?
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A total of 168,269 people in West Side L.A. have never been married (which represents 45.1% of the total population), while 153,090 of them are wedded (41.03%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 4,520 (1.21%) and 31,342 (8.4%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 168,269 | 0.3% |
| Married | 153,090 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4,520 | -9.2% |
| Widowed | 15,883 | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 31,342 | 1.2% |
Never Married 45.1%
Married 41.03%
Separated 1.21%
Widowed 4.26%
Divorced 8.4%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Side L.A.?
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The top three means of transportation people in West Side L.A. use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 162,570 residents commute by car, 13,468 prefer going to work by walking and 6,809 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 162,570 | -5.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6,809 | -16.5% |
| Railroad | 298 | 44.7% |
| Ferryboat | 24 | 118.2% |
| Bicycle | 4,571 | -9.6% |
| Motorcycle | 859 | -15.4% |
| TaxiCab | 957 | -0.4% |
| Walk | 13,468 | -6.9% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 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.
