West Hollywood, CA Demographics
What is the population of West Hollywood?
There are 35,090 residents in West Hollywood, with a median age of 39. Of this, 55.31% are males and 44.69% are females. US-born citizens make up 75.36% of the resident pool in West Hollywood, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.85%. Additionally, 7.79% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 27,811 people in West Hollywood currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 35,090 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 19,410 | -4.3% |
| Female Population | 15,680 | 4.1% |
Male Population 55.31%
Female Population 44.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -3.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 26,445 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,913 | 0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 2,732 | -4.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 75.36%
Citizen not U.S. Born 16.85%
Not Citizen 7.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 401 | 52.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,149 | 13.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 818 | 21.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,796 | 7.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 27,811 | -3.8% |
Moved from Abroad 1.15%
Moved from Same County 11.86%
Moved from Same State 2.34%
Moved from Different State 5.14%
Same House as Last Year 79.52%
What are the employment statistics in West Hollywood?
White-collar workers make up 94.21% of the working population in West Hollywood, while blue-collar employees account for 5.79%. There are also 7,904 entrepreneurs in West Hollywood (16.45% of the workforce); 32,188 workers employed in private companies (66.99%); and 3,348 people working in governmental institutions (6.97%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 45,262 | 96.5% |
| Blue Collar | 2,784 | 101.7% |
White Collar 94.21%
Blue Collar 5.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,904 | 56.4% |
| Private Companies | 32,188 | 106.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,348 | 102.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,606 | 120.3% |
Self Employees 16.45%
Private Companies 66.99%
Governmental Workers 6.97%
Not for Profit Companies 9.59%
How many households are there in West Hollywood?
There are a total of 22,479 households in West Hollywood, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 22.39% of these West Hollywood households, while non-family units account for the remaining 77.61%. Additionally, 4.07% of households have children and 95.93% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 22,479 | -1.6% |
| Average People per Household | 1 | -35.1% |
| Family Households | 5,034 | 10.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 17,445 | -4.5% |
Family Households 22.39%
Non-Family Households 77.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 914 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 21,565 | -1.6% |
Households with Children 4.07%
Households without Children 95.93%
What are the median and average incomes in West Hollywood?
The average annual household income in West Hollywood is $136,752, while the median household income sits at $94,844 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $113,729, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $92,614. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $66,493 and $38,859, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $136,752 | 12.1% |
| Median Household Income | $94,844 | 6.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,601 | 2.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 30,326 | -1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Hollywood?
There are 25,315 housing units in West Hollywood, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1965. Of the 22,479 occupied housing units in West Hollywood, 20.5% are owner-occupied, while 79.5% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.48% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $972,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,256 per month in West Hollywood.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 25,315 | -0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1965 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,205 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,524 | -7.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,129 | -7.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,140 | -5.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,390 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,840 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 865 | -6.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 976 | 51.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,231 | 1.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 15 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 22,479 | -1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,608 | 4.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 17,871 | -3.0% |
Owner Occupied 20.5%
Renter Occupied 79.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,432 | 5.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,176 | 1.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $972,100 | 6.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $954,100 | 12.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,256 | 6.9% |
With Mortgage 74.48%
Without Mortgage 25.52%
What is the level of education in West Hollywood?
Approximately 11.5% of the population in West Hollywood holds a high school degree (that's 3,869 residents), while 14.62% have attained a college certificate (4,918 locals) and 42.06% have a bachelor's degree (14,150 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 986 | 34.9% |
| Some High School | 3,869 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 4,918 | -38.1% |
| Associate Degree | 2,703 | -6.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,150 | -0.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,020 | 4.6% |
No High School 2.93%
Some High School 11.5%
Some College 14.62%
Associate Degree 8.03%
Bachelor's Degree 42.06%
Graduate Degree 20.86%
What is the marital status of West Hollywood residents?
A total of 20,952 people in West Hollywood have never been married (which represents 62.03% of the total population), while 8,547 of them are wedded (25.3%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 382 (1.13%) and 3,291 (9.74%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 20,952 | -3.4% |
| Married | 8,547 | 7.5% |
| Separated | 382 | 44.1% |
| Widowed | 988 | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3,291 | -4.4% |
Never Married 62.03%
Married 25.3%
Separated 1.13%
Widowed 2.92%
Divorced 9.74%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Hollywood?
The top three means of transportation people in West Hollywood use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 14,246 residents commute by car, 1,319 prefer going to work by walking and 671 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 14,246 | -5.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 671 | -22.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 170 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 235 | -11.7% |
| Motorcycle | 148 | 20.3% |
| TaxiCab | 71 | -71.6% |
| Walk | 1,319 | 14.8% |
What is the median and average household income in West Hollywood by zipcode?
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.