Pride, Central, LA demographics:
population, income, and more
Pride population
How many people live in Pride
Pride is home to 5,948 residents, according to the most recent Census data. Gender-wise, 51.9% of Pride locals are male, and 48.1% are female.
Age demographics
The median age in Pride is 40, with the population distributed as follows: about 22% are children under 15, then 10.8% are in the 15 to 24 age group. Adults between 25 and 44 make up 25.5% of the population, while another 25.2% fall into the 45 to 64 bracket. Finally, around 16.5% are 65 or older.
Racial makeup
In Pride, 97.6% of the population are US-born citizens, while 1.2% have gained naturalized citizenship. At the same time, 1.2% of residents are non-citizens. As for race, 70% of locals are Caucasian, 20.5% are African American and 0.9% have Asian roots. There’s also a share of 8.2% that includes residents with two or more races.
Households in Pride
A peek inside Pride households
Pride has 2,162 households, with an average of 3 members in each. Of these, 74.8% are families, while the remaining 25.2% are made up of individuals living alone or with non-relatives, such as roommates.
Households stats
Housing in Pride
The housing landscape of Pride
Pride's housing consists of 2,327 units, with 82.2% being detached single-family homes ideal for those wanting space. Attached options, including duplexes and townhouses, make up 0.6% and offer a more compact, shared living style. Then there are the multifamily buildings in the area, and for those seeking flexibility, non-traditional options like mobile homes account for 11.3% of the housing landscape.
The age of buildings in Pride
In Pride, the median construction year is 1992. About 2% of homes were built before the 1940s, with another 1.1% going up by 1949. Most development happened in the second half of the 20th century. Then, 19.1% of homes were added from 2000 to 2009, 21.5% between 2010 and 2019, and 2.7% are part of the newest wave of development.
Pride occupancy rates
Out of the 2,162 occupied housing units in Pride, 89.3% are owner-occupied, while 10.6% are lived in by tenants. Meanwhile, 7.1% of all homes on the local market sit vacant.
Pride housing costs
Housing costs in Pride come to a median of $1,416 per month, while tenants specifically pay a median gross rent of $1,385.
Education in Pride
Pride education at a glance
About 43% of the population in Pride went to high school, while 20.4% pursued college studies. Another 7% earned an associate degree and 19.4% hold a bachelor’s. Meanwhile, 9.6% went even further, earning a master’s or doctorate.
Income in Pride
How much people earn in Pride
The average annual household income in Pride was $111,830 in 2024, the most recent annual data available, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This marked a +1.5% change from the previous year. At the same time, the median income stood at $92,311, reflecting a +3.6% shift over the same period.
Pride income by age
In Pride, households led by residents aged 25 to 44 — usually in the early to mid stages of their careers — have a median income of $128,808. Those with someone between 45 and 64 in charge, often well established professionally, earn $109,712 overall. Younger households, where the main provider is under 25 and just starting out, report a median income of $31,175, while those led by someone over 65, many of whom may be retired, have about $65,933 in earnings. Overall, 95.1% of the locals in this community live above the poverty line.
Employment in Pride
Workforce and job types in Pride
73% of the working population are employed in professional or administrative positions, while 27% are in hands-on or service-based jobs. Also, 8% run their own businesses, 64.1% are employed by private companies, and 22.6% work in the public sector.
Workforce demographics
Transportation in Pride
How people get around in Pride
Commuting methods vary: 99.8% of residents travel by personal vehicle and 0.1% prefer to walk, while the remaining share relies on public transit or on two wheelers to get from A to B.
What is the median and average household income in Pride by zipcode?
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FAQs about Pride demographics
What is the total population of Pride?
What is the gender ratio in Pride?
- 51.9% males (3,085 residents)
- 48.1% females (2,863 residents)
What is the median age in Pride?
What is the age distribution of the population in Pride?
- Under 15: 22% (1,311 residents)
- Ages 15-24: 10.8% (641 residents)
- Ages 25-44: 25.5% (1,516 residents)
- Ages 45-64: 25.2% (1,500 residents)
- Over 65: 16.5% (981 residents)
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pride?
- White: 70% (4,166 residents)
- Black or African American: 20.5% (1,220 residents)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1% (4 residents)
- Asian: 0.9% (56 residents)
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0% ( residents)
- Two or More Races: 8.2% (487 residents)
- Other: 0.2% (15 residents)
What percentage of the population in Pride are U.S.-born citizens?
How many housing units are there in Pride?
How many households are in Pride and what is the average household size?
What is the median household income in Pride?
What is the job market overview for Pride?
Job types:
- White-collar workers: 73% (2,112 residents)
- Blue-collar workers: 27% (781 residents)
Places of employment:
- Self-employed: 8% (232 residents)
- Private companies: 64.1% (1,853 residents)
- Governmental workers: 22.6% (655 residents)
- Not-for-profit companies: 5.3% (152 residents)
Data source & methodology
The demographic data on this page was sourced from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release—the 2019–2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
The information, issued annually, is compiled and published by the Point2Homes Research Team as soon as new data becomes available.
No representation, guarantee, or warranty is made concerning the accuracy or completeness of modified or aggregated information for particular areas.