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3,881,041
TOTAL POPULATION
1,941,047
MALE POPULATION
1,939,994
FEMALE POPULATION
100.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,527
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,117
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,244
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,805
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,128,884
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Los Angeles Area Codes

Race in Los Angeles

The most populous races in Los Angeles are Hispanic or Latino (1,865,763 | 48.1%), White / Caucasian (1,597,875 | 41.2%), and Some other Race (952,377 | 24.5%).
Race in Los Angeles
Race# Population% Population
Asian458,72111.8%
Black / African American332,1738.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific5,7090.2%
Hispanic or Latino1,865,76348.1%
Native / Alaskan40,6951.1%
White / Caucasian1,597,87541.2%
Two or more Races493,49112.7%
Some other Race952,37724.5%
Total3,881,041100.0%

Ancestry in Los Angeles

The most populous ancestries reported in Los Angeles are Mexican (1,196,186 | 30.8%), Central American (498,867 | 12.9%), Salvadoran (267,160 | 6.9%), Guatemalan (177,815 | 4.6%), and German (151,425 | 3.9%), together accounting for 59.0% of all Los Angeles residents.
Ancestry in Los Angeles
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2,9650.1%
African22,5220.6%
Alaska Native1740.0%
Alaskan Athabascan300.0%
Albanian3520.0%
Aleut360.0%
Alsatian300.0%
American150,3473.9%
Apache2,1230.1%
Arab31,6100.8%
Arapaho70.0%
Argentinean8,5670.2%
Armenian78,9512.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1,5930.0%
Australian2,7200.1%
Austrian8,3860.2%
Bahamian4470.0%
Bangladeshi4280.0%
Barbadian2220.0%
Basque9700.0%
Belgian1,6980.0%
Belizean8,1980.2%
Bermudan310.0%
Bhutanese45,3771.2%
Blackfeet1,8730.1%
Bolivian2,3470.1%
Brazilian5,9060.2%
British18,3100.5%
British West Indian5160.0%
Bulgarian1,5940.0%
Burmese114,0502.9%
Cajun1900.0%
Cambodian2,2040.1%
Canadian6,1390.2%
Cape Verdean5330.0%
Carpatho Rusyn670.0%
Celtic2550.0%
Central American498,86712.9%
Central American Indian15,4000.4%
Cherokee7,1880.2%
Cheyenne1490.0%
Chickasaw4720.0%
Chilean4,1320.1%
Chinese2190.0%
Chippewa6080.0%
Choctaw1,6550.0%
Colombian15,2280.4%
Colville320.0%
Comanche1980.0%
Costa Rican2,8690.1%
Cree930.0%
Creek4120.0%
Croatian5,9510.2%
Cuban14,2570.4%
Cypriot860.0%
Czech5,9280.2%
Czechoslovakian1,5490.0%
Danish7,3660.2%
Delaware2950.0%
Dominican3,4500.1%
Dutch14,7880.4%
Dutch West Indian80.0%
Eastern European22,9510.6%
Ecuadorian7,8500.2%
Egyptian6,4160.2%
English126,8873.3%
Estonian2430.0%
Ethiopian6,2880.2%
European49,9401.3%
Fijian110.0%
Filipino7,9260.2%
Finnish3,3420.1%
French41,6471.1%
French American Indian1730.0%
French Canadian6,0180.2%
German151,4253.9%
German Russian840.0%
Ghanaian2,2030.1%
Greek11,6200.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro2,1110.1%
Guatemalan177,8154.6%
Guyanese3620.0%
Haitian2,3910.1%
Hmong410.0%
Honduran29,0910.7%
Hopi1220.0%
Hungarian14,0790.4%
Icelander4560.0%
Indian (Asian)99,8322.6%
Indonesian1,3660.0%
Inupiat1000.0%
Iranian53,2611.4%
Iraqi1,4160.0%
Irish141,3173.6%
Iroquois4560.0%
Israeli10,6610.3%
Italian105,2332.7%
Jamaican7,8480.2%
Japanese5,1910.1%
Jordanian8090.0%
Kenyan7550.0%
Kiowa820.0%
Korean148,2453.8%
Laotian5,8030.2%
Latvian1,4810.0%
Lebanese7,9860.2%
Liberian2710.0%
Lithuanian5,3220.1%
Lumbee510.0%
Luxembourger1570.0%
Macedonian3100.0%
Malaysian8680.0%
Maltese3480.0%
Menominee420.0%
Mexican1,196,18630.8%
Mexican American Indian24,0740.6%
Mongolian5190.0%
Moroccan2,5520.1%
Native Hawaiian4,8930.1%
Navajo2,4680.1%
Nepalese1210.0%
New Zealander7230.0%
Nicaraguan15,3340.4%
Nigerian6,8040.2%
Northern European4,2400.1%
Norwegian16,5320.4%
Okinawan2780.0%
Osage2450.0%
Ottawa240.0%
Paiute920.0%
Pakistani12,8030.3%
Palestinian1,8610.1%
Panamanian2,3030.1%
Paraguayan1760.0%
Pennsylvania German2420.0%
Peruvian13,6700.4%
Pima990.0%
Polish51,5951.3%
Portuguese9,0770.2%
Potawatomi1270.0%
Pueblo6080.0%
Puerto Rican19,2000.5%
Puget Sound Salish670.0%
Romanian8,2130.2%
Russian63,6651.6%
Salvadoran267,1606.9%
Samoan2,5360.1%
Scandinavian4,9270.1%
Scotch-Irish11,3680.3%
Scottish26,5080.7%
Seminole2790.0%
Senegalese2560.0%
Serbian2,6270.1%
Shoshone520.0%
Sierra Leonean4380.0%
Sioux7520.0%
Slavic1,3750.0%
Slovak1,9150.1%
Slovene1,2810.0%
Somali1290.0%
South African1,8520.1%
South American57,0411.5%
South American Indian1,2670.0%
Soviet Union2190.0%
Spaniard12,1820.3%
Spanish9,3950.2%
Spanish American5820.0%
Spanish American Indian4910.0%
Sri Lankan31,5480.8%
Subsaharan African44,3111.1%
Sudanese2790.0%
Swedish19,3810.5%
Swiss5,0200.1%
Syrian1,8970.1%
Taiwanese2410.0%
Thai46,4281.2%
Tlingit-Haida720.0%
Tohono O'Odham1460.0%
Tongan9400.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,1700.0%
Turkish4,2500.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander2190.0%
Ugandan3090.0%
Ukrainian16,8190.4%
Uruguayan1,2660.0%
Ute580.0%
Venezuelan3,1640.1%
Vietnamese4,7890.1%
Welsh8,3950.2%
West Indian1,4400.0%
Yaqui1,4050.0%
Yugoslavian1,2940.0%
Yuman560.0%
Zimbabwean790.0%
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Immigrants in Los Angeles

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Los Angeles came from Latin America (831,934 | 21.4%), Central America (776,981 | 20.0%), Mexico (450,825 | 11.6%), Asia (423,209 | 10.9%), and El Salvador (168,438 | 4.3%), together accounting for 68.3% of all Los Angeles residents.
Immigrants in Los Angeles
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2,1860.1%
Africa27,7520.7%
Albania690.0%
Argentina5,9150.2%
Armenia38,2181.0%
Asia423,20910.9%
Australia4,1410.1%
Austria1,1530.0%
Azores130.0%
Bahamas1890.0%
Bangladesh6,0010.2%
Barbados870.0%
Belarus1,6640.0%
Belgium6940.0%
Belize7,4630.2%
Bolivia1,8720.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina5690.0%
Brazil6,4270.2%
Bulgaria1,5820.0%
Cambodia2,9100.1%
Cameroon1880.0%
Canada13,4230.4%
Caribbean12,2660.3%
Central America776,98120.0%
Chile2,3720.1%
China45,4941.2%
Colombia7,9080.2%
Congo2210.0%
Costa Rica1,3540.0%
Croatia1,0630.0%
Cuba4,7830.1%
Czechoslovakia1,1130.0%
Denmark6400.0%
Dominica1800.0%
Dominican Republic8970.0%
Eastern Africa7,9150.2%
Eastern Asia130,6833.4%
Eastern Europe45,5751.2%
Ecuador4,4960.1%
Egypt5,2610.1%
El Salvador168,4384.3%
England6,5100.2%
Eritrea9560.0%
Ethiopia4,0920.1%
Europe92,8672.4%
Fiji3660.0%
France6,7560.2%
Germany6,9880.2%
Ghana1,7750.1%
Greece1,3970.0%
Grenada2270.0%
Guatemala118,2573.0%
Guyana2810.0%
Haiti7640.0%
Honduras19,6250.5%
Hong Kong3,5570.1%
Hungary1,9650.1%
India22,3370.6%
Indonesia3,9950.1%
Iran53,3531.4%
Iraq2,5310.1%
Ireland1,3580.0%
Israel11,8000.3%
Italy4,5880.1%
Jamaica3,6020.1%
Japan11,6610.3%
Jordan1,0180.0%
Kazakhstan1,5540.0%
Kenya1,1270.0%
Korea72,2781.9%
Kuwait8310.0%
Laos5140.0%
Latin America831,93421.4%
Latvia6290.0%
Lebanon6,1800.2%
Liberia1990.0%
Lithuania5120.0%
Malaysia1,0250.0%
Mexico450,82511.6%
Micronesia450.0%
Middle Africa7930.0%
Moldova1,0950.0%
Morocco1,3890.0%
Nepal8450.0%
Netherlands1,6620.0%
Nicaragua8,8280.2%
Nigeria3,8190.1%
North Macedonia230.0%
Northern Africa7,9700.2%
Northern Europe20,5940.5%
Norway3420.0%
Oceania6,6720.2%
Pakistan2,8730.1%
Panama1,2600.0%
Peru9,7600.3%
Philippines88,7662.3%
Poland2,9740.1%
Portugal3630.0%
Romania3,3650.1%
Russia13,5040.4%
Saudi Arabia7490.0%
Scotland1,0650.0%
Senegal2440.0%
Serbia9220.0%
Sierra Leone2340.0%
Singapore7990.0%
Somalia120.0%
South Africa3,2320.1%
South America42,6871.1%
South Central Asia92,8402.4%
South Eastern Asia126,4713.3%
Southern Europe8,1360.2%
Spain1,7430.0%
Sri Lanka1,9390.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines740.0%
Sudan3060.0%
Sweden1,9710.1%
Switzerland1,0930.0%
Syria4,0160.1%
Taiwan7,9430.2%
Thailand8,3480.2%
Trinidad and Tobago7400.0%
Turkey3,4550.1%
Uganda8000.0%
Ukraine11,8180.3%
Uruguay8600.0%
Uzbekistan1,2280.0%
Venezuela2,2770.1%
Vietnam18,8760.5%
West Indies3110.0%
Western Africa6,7320.2%
Western Asia72,3551.9%
Western Europe18,3950.5%
Yemen140.0%
Zaire3100.0%
Zimbabwe2140.0%
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Sex and Age in Los Angeles

Sex and Age in Los Angeles

The most populous age groups in Los Angeles are 30 to 34 Years (181,061 | 9.3%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (171,505 | 8.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Los Angeles
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years107,407 (5.5%)99,038 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years106,656 (5.5%)100,525 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years114,833 (5.9%)106,413 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years117,426 (6.0%)115,459 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years141,132 (7.3%)140,614 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years174,961 (9.0%)171,505 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years181,061 (9.3%)168,016 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Years157,958 (8.1%)143,627 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Years137,355 (7.1%)129,333 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years129,205 (6.7%)122,884 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years126,800 (6.5%)122,538 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years115,559 (5.9%)119,088 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years104,173 (5.4%)106,460 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years83,357 (4.3%)89,523 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years57,607 (3.0%)72,605 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years36,365 (1.9%)49,196 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years23,814 (1.2%)36,230 (1.9%)
85 Years and over25,378 (1.3%)46,940 (2.4%)
Total1,941,047 (100.0%)1,939,994 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Los Angeles

Median Family Size in Los Angeles

The median family size in Los Angeles is 3.49 persons per family, with married-couple families (530,750 | 64.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.55 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (95,851 | 11.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.23 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Los Angeles
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple530,750 (64.7%)3.55
Single Male/Father95,851 (11.7%)3.23
Single Female/Mother193,201 (23.6%)3.44
Total Families819,802 (100.0%)3.49

Median Household Size in Los Angeles

The median household size in Los Angeles is 2.70 persons per household, with single female/mother households (193,201 | 13.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.7 persons per household. non-family households (579,640 | 41.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Los Angeles
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple530,750 (37.9%)3.61
Single Male/Father95,851 (6.9%)3.68
Single Female/Mother193,201 (13.8%)3.70
Non-family579,640 (41.4%)1.37
Total Households1,399,442 (100.0%)2.70

Household Size by Marriage Status in Los Angeles

Out of a total of 1,399,442 households in Los Angeles, 819,802 (58.6%) are family households, while 579,640 (41.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 285,645, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 432,061.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Los Angeles
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-432,061 (30.9%)
2-Person Households285,645 (20.4%)117,948 (8.4%)
3-Person Households198,220 (14.2%)18,501 (1.3%)
4-Person Households173,016 (12.4%)7,675 (0.5%)
5-Person Households89,561 (6.4%)1,728 (0.1%)
6-Person Households38,488 (2.8%)962 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households34,872 (2.5%)765 (0.1%)
Total819,802 (58.6%)579,640 (41.4%)

Female Fertility in Los Angeles

Fertility by Age in Los Angeles

Average fertility rate in Los Angeles is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 59.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Los Angeles
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,210 (2.8%)10.0
20 to 34 years25,245 (59.0%)53.0
35 to 50 years16,322 (38.2%)39.0
Total42,777 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Los Angeles

63.7% of women with births (42,777) in Los Angeles are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 81.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 23.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Los Angeles
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years227 (18.8%)983 (81.2%)
20 to 34 years14,541 (57.6%)10,704 (42.4%)
35 to 50 years12,470 (76.4%)3,852 (23.6%)
Total27,249 (63.7%)15,528 (36.3%)

Fertility by Education in Los Angeles

Average fertility rate in Los Angeles is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 50.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 25.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Los Angeles
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7,637 (17.8%)38.0
High School Diploma8,861 (20.7%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree10,887 (25.5%)40.0
Bachelor's Degree9,902 (23.2%)39.0
Graduate Degree5,490 (12.8%)47.0
Total42,777 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Los Angeles

36.3% of women with births in Los Angeles are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 52.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Los Angeles
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School3,612 (47.3%)4,025 (52.7%)
High School Diploma4,767 (53.8%)4,094 (46.2%)
College or Associate's Degree5,650 (51.9%)5,237 (48.1%)
Bachelor's Degree8,060 (81.4%)1,842 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree5,144 (93.7%)346 (6.3%)
Total27,249 (63.7%)15,528 (36.3%)

Income in Los Angeles

Income Overview in Los Angeles

Per Capita Income in Los Angeles is $43,527, while median incomes of families and households are $87,117 and $76,244 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,881,041$43,527
Median Family Income819,802$87,117
Mean Family Income819,802$133,803
Median Household Income1,399,442$76,244
Mean Household Income1,399,442$116,961
Income Deficit819,802$10,805
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,881,04116.81%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,881,04183.19¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,881,0410.53

Earnings by Sex in Los Angeles

Average Earnings in Los Angeles are $39,418, $42,436 for men and $35,302 for women, a difference of 16.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Los Angeles
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,165,461 (53.9%)$42,436
Female998,395 (46.1%)$35,302
Total2,163,856 (100.0%)$39,418

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Los Angeles

The most common earnings brackets in Los Angeles are $100,000+ for men (227,406 | 19.5%) and $100,000+ for women (139,480 | 14.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Los Angeles
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less38,145 (3.3%)48,973 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99927,037 (2.3%)35,249 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49930,751 (2.6%)41,702 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99925,292 (2.2%)30,366 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49934,674 (3.0%)39,340 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99930,758 (2.6%)35,185 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49932,614 (2.8%)34,985 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99927,401 (2.4%)27,917 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49934,491 (3.0%)33,009 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99941,485 (3.6%)37,626 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99983,758 (7.2%)67,344 (6.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99979,836 (6.9%)64,327 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99963,540 (5.4%)47,830 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99956,353 (4.8%)44,311 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99953,346 (4.6%)41,042 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99940,409 (3.5%)33,280 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99975,909 (6.5%)60,470 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99959,340 (5.1%)48,982 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999102,916 (8.8%)86,977 (8.7%)
$100,000+227,406 (19.5%)139,480 (14.0%)
Total1,165,461 (100.0%)998,395 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Los Angeles

Average earnings in Los Angeles are $47,081 for men and $40,759 for women, a difference of 13.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,845, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,499. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,742, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,850.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Los Angeles
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,499$21,850
High School Diploma$37,304$29,994
College or Associate's Degree$46,099$36,623
Bachelor's Degree$72,865$59,418
Graduate Degree$102,845$81,742
Total$47,081$40,759

Family Income in Los Angeles

Family Income Brackets in Los Angeles

According to the Los Angeles family income data, there are 143,465 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 18,855 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Los Angeles
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00030,3333.7%
$10,000 to $14,99918,8552.3%
$15,000 to $24,99950,8286.2%
$25,000 to $34,99959,8467.3%
$35,000 to $49,99980,3419.8%
$50,000 to $74,999121,33114.8%
$75,000 to $99,99997,55611.9%
$100,000 to $149,999137,72716.8%
$150,000 to $199,99979,5219.7%
$200,000+143,46517.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Los Angeles

7+ person families (28,129 | 3.4%) account for the highest median family income in Los Angeles with $113,091 per family, while 2-person families (319,448 | 39.0%) have the highest median income of $39,927 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Los Angeles
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families319,448 (39.0%)$79,854
3-Person Families194,849 (23.8%)$84,516
4-Person Families163,750 (20.0%)$96,223
5-Person Families81,171 (9.9%)$89,376
6-Person Families32,455 (4.0%)$91,479
7+ Person Families28,129 (3.4%)$113,091
Total819,802 (100.0%)$87,117

Family Income by Number of Earners in Los Angeles

The median family income in Los Angeles is $87,117, with families comprising 3+ earners (132,133) having the highest median family income of $126,436, while families with no earners (83,354) have the lowest median family income of $26,653, accounting for 16.1% and 10.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Los Angeles
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners83,354 (10.2%)$26,653
1 Earner265,382 (32.4%)$55,088
2 Earners338,933 (41.3%)$112,614
3+ Earners132,133 (16.1%)$126,436
Total819,802 (100.0%)$87,117

Household Income in Los Angeles

Household Income Brackets in Los Angeles

With 222,511 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Los Angeles, accounting for 15.9% of all households. In contrast, only 67,173 households (4.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Los Angeles
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00086,7656.2%
$10,000 to $14,99967,1734.8%
$15,000 to $24,99997,9617.0%
$25,000 to $34,999100,7607.2%
$35,000 to $49,999135,7469.7%
$50,000 to $74,999202,91914.5%
$75,000 to $99,999162,33511.6%
$100,000 to $149,999222,51115.9%
$150,000 to $199,999123,1518.8%
$200,000+200,12014.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Los Angeles

The median household income in Los Angeles is $76,244, with the highest median household income of $85,107 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 550,054 households (39.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,988, with 46,887 households (3.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Los Angeles
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years46,887 (3.4%)$45,988
25 to 44 Years550,054 (39.3%)$85,107
45 to 64 Years507,239 (36.2%)$83,305
65+ Years295,262 (21.1%)$53,538
Total1,399,442 (100.0%)$76,244

Poverty in Los Angeles

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Los Angeles

With 15.2% poverty level for males and 18.1% for females among the residents of Los Angeles, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 29,641 males (22.9%) and 41,774 females (24.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Los Angeles
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21,758 (20.7%)19,899 (20.4%)
5 Years4,489 (22.9%)4,556 (23.8%)
6 to 11 Years29,641 (22.9%)28,973 (23.8%)
12 to 14 Years15,577 (22.7%)14,695 (23.4%)
15 Years5,088 (22.7%)5,097 (22.9%)
16 and 17 Years9,360 (21.6%)9,056 (21.9%)
18 to 24 Years35,420 (20.1%)41,774 (24.3%)
25 to 34 Years38,876 (11.1%)51,029 (15.1%)
35 to 44 Years34,393 (11.8%)46,711 (17.1%)
45 to 54 Years31,002 (12.2%)34,450 (14.1%)
55 to 64 Years31,157 (14.3%)35,140 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years20,208 (14.6%)26,338 (16.4%)
75 Years and over12,319 (14.8%)26,696 (21.0%)
Total289,288 (15.2%)344,414 (18.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Los Angeles

According to the poverty statistics in Los Angeles, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 88.9% of males and 85.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Los Angeles
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years83,418 (79.3%)77,515 (79.6%)
5 Years15,117 (77.1%)14,593 (76.2%)
6 to 11 Years99,665 (77.1%)92,649 (76.2%)
12 to 14 Years53,194 (77.3%)47,961 (76.5%)
15 Years17,365 (77.3%)17,198 (77.1%)
16 and 17 Years33,994 (78.4%)32,354 (78.1%)
18 to 24 Years140,733 (79.9%)130,190 (75.7%)
25 to 34 Years312,437 (88.9%)287,729 (84.9%)
35 to 44 Years257,874 (88.2%)225,957 (82.9%)
45 to 54 Years223,033 (87.8%)210,536 (85.9%)
55 to 64 Years186,383 (85.7%)189,525 (84.4%)
65 to 74 Years118,625 (85.4%)134,086 (83.6%)
75 Years and over70,858 (85.2%)100,326 (79.0%)
Total1,612,696 (84.8%)1,560,619 (81.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Los Angeles

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Los Angeles show that 7.5% or 40,044 of the total 530,750 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 26.2%, comprising of 838 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.3%, which includes 15,598 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Los Angeles
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children278,980 (94.7%)15,598 (5.3%)
1 or 2 Children178,406 (92.1%)15,292 (7.9%)
3 or 4 Children30,961 (78.8%)8,316 (21.2%)
5 or more Children2,359 (73.8%)838 (26.2%)
Total490,706 (92.5%)40,044 (7.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Los Angeles

According to the poverty data in Los Angeles, 13.8% or 13,229 single-father households and 23.3% or 45,032 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 344 households (53.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,289 households (70.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Los Angeles
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children3,809 (7.5%)9,250 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children6,311 (17.0%)24,677 (30.0%)
3 or 4 Children2,765 (36.8%)9,816 (54.6%)
5 or more Children344 (53.7%)1,289 (70.4%)
Total13,229 (13.8%)45,032 (23.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Los Angeles

The poverty data for Los Angeles shows that 40,044 of the married-couple family households (7.5%) and 58,261 of the single-parent households (20.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 838 households (26.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,633 household (66.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Los Angeles
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15,598 (5.3%)13,059 (9.2%)
1 or 2 Children15,292 (7.9%)30,988 (25.9%)
3 or 4 Children8,316 (21.2%)12,581 (49.4%)
5 or more Children838 (26.2%)1,633 (66.1%)
Total40,044 (7.5%)58,261 (20.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Los Angeles

Employment by Class of Employer in Los Angeles

Among the 1,907,021 employed individuals in Los Angeles, private company employees (1,268,838 | 66.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (203,877 | 10.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (138,847 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Los Angeles
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,268,83866.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)98,5035.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)203,87710.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations138,8477.3%
Local Government Employees113,0025.9%
State Government Employees55,6352.9%
Federal Government Employees23,8161.3%
Unpaid Family Workers4,5030.2%
Total1,907,021100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Los Angeles

According to the labor force statistics for Los Angeles, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,201,330), 66.5% or 2,128,884 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 163,924 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.0% or 296,715 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.8% or 11,319 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Los Angeles
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years49,644 (26.4%)11,319 (22.8%)
20 to 24 Years198,913 (70.6%)23,472 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Years290,339 (83.8%)24,098 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Years296,715 (85.0%)20,770 (7.0%)
35 to 44 Years471,098 (82.9%)32,035 (6.8%)
45 to 54 Years403,147 (80.4%)25,398 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years171,996 (73.3%)11,696 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years129,961 (61.7%)8,577 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years98,202 (32.4%)6,678 (6.8%)
75 Years and over19,831 (9.1%)1,130 (5.7%)
Total2,128,884 (66.5%)163,924 (7.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Los Angeles

According to labor force statistics for Los Angeles, 79.8% of individuals (1,763,997) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,210,523) are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 121,716 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.4% or 741,886 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.3% or 34,596 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Los Angeles
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School299,112 (68.0%)31,231 (7.1%)
High School Diploma305,609 (74.0%)31,387 (7.6%)
College / Associate Degree416,817 (80.4%)43,030 (8.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher741,886 (88.4%)48,676 (5.8%)
Total1,763,997 (79.8%)152,526 (6.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Los Angeles

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Los Angeles are Community & Social Service (308,945 | 15.7%), Management (207,332 | 10.6%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (141,721 | 7.2%), Business & Financial (112,227 | 5.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (100,639 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Los Angeles

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Los Angeles, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (78.8%), Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (66.3%), Education, Arts & Media (65.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (65.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Los Angeles
OccupationMaleFemale
Management113,253 (54.6%)94,079 (45.4%)
Business & Financial53,715 (47.9%)58,512 (52.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science69,821 (69.4%)30,818 (30.6%)
Computers & Mathematics38,595 (73.5%)13,899 (26.5%)
Architecture & Engineering23,595 (78.8%)6,334 (21.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7,631 (41.9%)10,585 (58.1%)
Community & Social Service 148,492 (48.1%)160,453 (51.9%)
Education, Arts & Media10,606 (34.1%)20,541 (65.9%)
Legal Services & Support18,776 (50.0%)18,805 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library34,338 (34.9%)64,158 (65.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment84,772 (59.8%)56,949 (40.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating30,624 (34.5%)58,093 (65.5%)
Health Technologists20,532 (33.7%)40,463 (66.3%)
Total (Category)415,905 (50.8%)401,955 (49.1%)
Total (Overall)1,063,835 (54.2%)899,698 (45.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Los Angeles are Food Preparation & Serving (121,931 | 6.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (96,989 | 4.9%), Healthcare Support (76,472 | 3.9%), Personal Care & Service (59,687 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (29,547 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Los Angeles

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Los Angeles, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.7%), Security & Protection (76.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.7%), Personal Care & Service (72.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (51.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Los Angeles
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support16,310 (21.3%)60,162 (78.7%)
Security & Protection22,523 (76.2%)7,024 (23.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention18,027 (75.9%)5,735 (24.1%)
Law Enforcement4,496 (77.7%)1,289 (22.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving70,259 (57.6%)51,672 (42.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance47,250 (48.7%)49,739 (51.3%)
Personal Care & Service16,288 (27.3%)43,399 (72.7%)
Total (Category)172,630 (44.9%)211,996 (55.1%)
Total (Overall)1,063,835 (54.2%)899,698 (45.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Los Angeles are Office & Administration (197,857 | 10.1%), and Sales & Related (184,871 | 9.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Los Angeles

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Los Angeles
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related92,162 (49.8%)92,709 (50.1%)
Office & Administration68,776 (34.8%)129,081 (65.2%)
Total (Category)160,938 (42.0%)221,790 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)1,063,835 (54.2%)899,698 (45.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Los Angeles are Construction & Extraction (104,047 | 5.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (40,755 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5,609 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Los Angeles

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Los Angeles
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3,696 (65.9%)1,913 (34.1%)
Construction & Extraction102,143 (98.2%)1,904 (1.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair39,316 (96.5%)1,439 (3.5%)
Total (Category)145,155 (96.5%)5,256 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)1,063,835 (54.2%)899,698 (45.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Los Angeles are Production (94,955 | 4.8%), Transportation (67,930 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (65,023 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Los Angeles

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Los Angeles
OccupationMaleFemale
Production63,114 (66.5%)31,841 (33.5%)
Transportation59,115 (87.0%)8,815 (13.0%)
Material Moving46,978 (72.3%)18,045 (27.8%)
Total (Category)169,207 (74.2%)58,701 (25.8%)
Total (Overall)1,063,835 (54.2%)899,698 (45.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Los Angeles

Employment Industries in Los Angeles

The major employment industries in Los Angeles include Health Care & Social Assistance (238,852 | 12.2%), Retail Trade (192,285 | 9.8%), Professional & Scientific (191,299 | 9.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (161,277 | 8.2%), and Educational Services (154,814 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Los Angeles

Employment Industries by Sex in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles industries that see more men than women are Construction (93.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (82.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (75.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.3%), Educational Services (61.4%), and Public Administration (53.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Los Angeles
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4,876 (66.7%)2,438 (33.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction433 (82.0%)95 (18.0%)
Construction118,596 (93.0%)8,963 (7.0%)
Manufacturing91,032 (64.9%)49,152 (35.1%)
Wholesale Trade31,799 (64.0%)17,846 (35.9%)
Retail Trade101,380 (52.7%)90,905 (47.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing71,760 (75.4%)23,406 (24.6%)
Utilities4,711 (71.0%)1,928 (29.0%)
Information75,018 (60.1%)49,728 (39.9%)
Finance & Insurance33,311 (48.1%)35,987 (51.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing25,611 (54.7%)21,188 (45.3%)
Professional & Scientific105,649 (55.2%)85,650 (44.8%)
Enterprise Management1,222 (50.6%)1,192 (49.4%)
Administrative & Support62,872 (61.0%)40,213 (39.0%)
Educational Services59,802 (38.6%)95,012 (61.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance66,269 (27.7%)172,583 (72.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation45,237 (56.1%)35,393 (43.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services89,582 (55.5%)71,695 (44.5%)
Public Administration23,334 (46.4%)27,012 (53.6%)
Total1,063,835 (54.2%)899,698 (45.8%)

Education in Los Angeles

School Enrollment in Los Angeles

The most common levels of schooling among the 934,487 students in Los Angeles are college / undergraduate (254,673 | 27.3%), high school (185,505 | 19.9%), and middle school (167,799 | 18.0%).
School Enrollment in Los Angeles
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool50,8405.4%
Kindergarten43,9654.7%
Elementary School162,32417.4%
Middle School167,79918.0%
High School185,50519.9%
College / Undergraduate254,67327.3%
Graduate / Professional69,3817.4%
Total934,487100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Los Angeles

Out of a total of 934,487 students who are enrolled in schools in Los Angeles, 177,553 (19.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 756,934 (81.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 19,576 (45.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 111,413 (88.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Los Angeles
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds23,099 (54.1%)19,576 (45.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old169,483 (86.3%)26,988 (13.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds189,568 (87.9%)26,177 (12.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds111,413 (88.2%)14,873 (11.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds65,814 (80.7%)15,725 (19.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds97,141 (75.4%)31,607 (24.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds61,497 (70.0%)26,314 (30.0%)
35 Years and over38,781 (70.2%)16,431 (29.8%)
Total756,934 (81.0%)177,553 (19.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Los Angeles

Business (175,801 | 16.2%), visual & performing arts (135,868 | 12.5%), social sciences (129,911 | 11.9%), communications (90,055 | 8.3%), and science & technology (77,905 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,087,728 individuals in Los Angeles who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Los Angeles
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics43,2774.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural51,7034.8%
Physical & Health Sciences25,1692.3%
Psychology59,7695.5%
Social Sciences129,91111.9%
Engineering65,7576.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies10,2570.9%
Science & Technology77,9057.2%
Business175,80116.2%
Education47,7494.4%
Literature & Languages68,8616.3%
Liberal Arts & History62,5005.8%
Visual & Performing Arts135,86812.5%
Communications90,0558.3%
Arts & Humanities43,1464.0%
Total1,087,728100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Los Angeles

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Los Angeles

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Los Angeles are males with 2 vehicles (385,166, accounting for 37.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (317,434, making up 44.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Los Angeles
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle59,410 (5.8%)49,586 (5.8%)
1 Vehicle271,600 (26.4%)248,129 (28.9%)
2 Vehicles385,166 (37.4%)317,434 (37.0%)
3 Vehicles175,623 (17.1%)139,053 (16.2%)
4 Vehicles83,321 (8.1%)65,168 (7.6%)
5 or more Vehicles54,617 (5.3%)38,363 (4.5%)
Total1,029,737 (100.0%)857,733 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Los Angeles

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Los Angeles are 30 to 34 minutes (319,470 commuters, 19.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (221,294 commuters, 13.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (209,711 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Los Angeles
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes21,9301.3%
5 to 9 Minutes78,0164.8%
10 to 14 Minutes151,0269.3%
15 to 19 Minutes209,71113.0%
20 to 24 Minutes221,29413.7%
25 to 29 Minutes94,7995.9%
30 to 34 Minutes319,47019.7%
35 to 39 Minutes54,2383.4%
40 to 44 Minutes89,1695.5%
45 to 59 Minutes167,38110.3%
60 to 89 Minutes157,1669.7%
90 or more Minutes55,7773.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Los Angeles

The most common commute times in Los Angeles are 30 to 34 minutes (186,134 commuters, 20.8%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (133,336 commuters, 18.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Los Angeles
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11,421 (1.3%)10,509 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes39,081 (4.4%)38,935 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes77,743 (8.7%)73,283 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes113,266 (12.7%)96,445 (13.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes118,375 (13.2%)102,919 (14.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes51,058 (5.7%)43,741 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes186,134 (20.8%)133,336 (18.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes29,557 (3.3%)24,681 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes48,601 (5.4%)40,568 (5.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes96,518 (10.8%)70,863 (9.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes91,618 (10.2%)65,548 (9.0%)
90 or more Minutes31,925 (3.6%)23,852 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Los Angeles

The most frequent times of departure to work in Los Angeles are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (119,474, 13.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (104,407, 14.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Los Angeles
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM54,926 (6.1%)27,281 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM44,797 (5.0%)18,904 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM39,329 (4.4%)18,826 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM88,861 (9.9%)46,290 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM58,711 (6.6%)49,734 (6.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM119,474 (13.3%)104,407 (14.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM66,154 (7.4%)72,764 (10.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM112,846 (12.6%)104,079 (14.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM51,841 (5.8%)56,307 (7.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM91,084 (10.2%)89,562 (12.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM38,694 (4.3%)34,838 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM15,634 (1.8%)14,585 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM63,455 (7.1%)50,943 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM49,491 (5.5%)36,160 (5.0%)
Total895,297 (100.0%)724,680 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Los Angeles

Occupancy by Ownership in Los Angeles

Of the total 1,399,442 dwellings in Los Angeles, owner-occupied units account for 512,444 (36.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 886,998 (63.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Los Angeles
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units512,44436.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units886,99863.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,399,442100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Los Angeles

Occupancy by Household Size in Los Angeles
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household432,06130.9%
2-Person Household403,59328.8%
3-Person Household216,72115.5%
4+ Person Household347,06724.8%
Total Housing Units1,399,442100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Los Angeles

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Los Angeles
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household112,966 (26.2%)319,095 (73.9%)
2-Person Household155,464 (38.5%)248,129 (61.5%)
3-Person Household90,873 (41.9%)125,848 (58.1%)
4+ Person Household153,141 (44.1%)193,926 (55.9%)
Total Housing Units512,444 (36.6%)886,998 (63.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Los Angeles

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Los Angeles
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School63,487 (25.7%)183,496 (74.3%)
High School Diploma67,568 (30.8%)151,469 (69.2%)
College/Associate Degree122,679 (35.9%)218,694 (64.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher258,710 (43.7%)333,339 (56.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Los Angeles

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Los Angeles
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years314,64022.5%
35 to 44 Years282,30120.2%
45 to 54 Years264,40818.9%
55 to 64 Years242,83117.3%
65 to 74 Years170,19712.2%
75 to 84 Years83,6296.0%
85 Years and Over41,4363.0%
Total1,399,442100.0%

Housing Finances in Los Angeles

Median Income by Occupancy in Los Angeles

Median Income by Occupancy in Los Angeles
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied512,444 (36.6%)$122,071
Renter-Occupied886,998 (63.4%)$57,996
Average1,399,442 (100.0%)$76,244

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Los Angeles

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Los Angeles
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010,150 (2.0%)44,759 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9995,837 (1.1%)25,931 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9999,944 (1.9%)57,444 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9998,329 (1.6%)37,343 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99910,885 (2.1%)41,122 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99920,621 (4.0%)80,100 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99931,290 (6.1%)103,882 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99956,820 (11.1%)146,269 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99954,468 (10.6%)108,186 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99998,521 (19.2%)124,103 (14.0%)
$150,000 or more205,579 (40.1%)117,859 (13.3%)
Total512,444 (100.0%)886,998 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Los Angeles

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Los Angeles
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3007,044 (1.4%)13,707 (1.5%)
$300 to $49918,727 (3.6%)26,748 (3.0%)
$500 to $79941,688 (8.1%)30,421 (3.4%)
$800 to $99925,764 (5.0%)41,024 (4.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49950,661 (9.9%)198,779 (22.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99946,595 (9.1%)211,876 (23.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49954,251 (10.6%)149,960 (16.9%)
$2,500 to $2,99957,864 (11.3%)83,106 (9.4%)
$3,000 or more209,850 (40.9%)112,196 (12.7%)
Total512,444 (100.0%)886,998 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Los Angeles

Housing Structures in Los Angeles

Housing Structures in Los Angeles
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached526,81437.6%
Single Unit, Attached80,7785.8%
2 Unit Apartments40,0202.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments85,9466.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments122,9788.8%
10 or more Apartments533,40038.1%
Mobile Home / Other9,5060.7%
Total1,399,442100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Los Angeles

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Los Angeles
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached401,142 (76.1%)125,672 (23.9%)
Single Unit, Attached35,784 (44.3%)44,994 (55.7%)
2 Unit Apartments6,719 (16.8%)33,301 (83.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,534 (7.6%)79,412 (92.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,371 (6.8%)114,607 (93.2%)
10 or more Apartments47,973 (9.0%)485,427 (91.0%)
Mobile Home / Other5,921 (62.3%)3,585 (37.7%)
Total512,444 (36.6%)886,998 (63.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Los Angeles

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Los Angeles
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room5,243 (1.0%)127,825 (14.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms33,682 (6.6%)344,765 (38.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms190,206 (37.1%)325,266 (36.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms182,020 (35.5%)71,571 (8.1%)
8 or more Rooms101,293 (19.8%)17,571 (2.0%)
Total512,444 (100.0%)886,998 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Los Angeles

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Los Angeles
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas368,638 (71.9%)445,280 (50.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6,533 (1.3%)14,759 (1.7%)
Electricity114,869 (22.4%)342,265 (38.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene406 (0.1%)866 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke37 (0.0%)152 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5,853 (1.1%)3,626 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used16,108 (3.1%)80,050 (9.0%)
Total512,444 (100.0%)886,998 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Los Angeles

Household Vehicle Usage in Los Angeles
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle17,621 (3.4%)146,167 (16.5%)
1 Vehicle129,924 (25.4%)411,892 (46.4%)
2 Vehicles208,414 (40.7%)247,329 (27.9%)
3 or more Vehicles156,485 (30.5%)81,610 (9.2%)
Total512,444 (100.0%)886,998 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Los Angeles

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Los Angeles

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units150,123362,321
Median Property Value$793,300$833,300
Median Household Income$86,881$164,462
Monthly Housing Costs$891$203,460
Real Estate Taxes$3,742$6,038

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Los Angeles

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Los Angeles
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,660 (2.4%)3,399 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,372 (1.6%)2,210 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,283 (4.2%)6,843 (1.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99917,343 (11.6%)37,981 (10.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99940,200 (26.8%)103,376 (28.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99930,062 (20.0%)82,114 (22.7%)
$1,000,000 or more50,203 (33.4%)126,398 (34.9%)
Total150,123 (100.0%)362,321 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Los Angeles

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Los Angeles
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007,781 (5.2%)3,274 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99914,767 (9.8%)8,206 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99910,093 (6.7%)14,391 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99913,361 (8.9%)10,528 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99920,814 (13.9%)17,929 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,738 (11.2%)36,006 (9.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99925,452 (17.0%)37,730 (10.4%)
$150,000 or more41,117 (27.4%)73,069 (20.2%)
Total150,123 (100.0%)362,321 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Los Angeles

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Los Angeles
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x9,755 (6.5%)137,138 (37.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x9,054 (6.0%)19,845 (5.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x11,539 (7.7%)32,621 (9.0%)
4.0x or more117,224 (78.1%)48,273 (13.3%)
Total150,123 (100.0%)362,321 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Los Angeles

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Los Angeles
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008,074 (5.4%)2,998 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,49916,949 (11.3%)6,901 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,499117,563 (78.3%)14,474 (4.0%)
Total150,123 (100.0%)362,321 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Los Angeles

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Los Angeles

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Los Angeles
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years239,878 (97.6%)5,972 (2.4%)
6 to 18 Years545,218 (95.5%)25,877 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years343,311 (86.2%)55,115 (13.8%)
26 to 34 Years523,434 (84.1%)98,636 (15.9%)
35 to 44 Years476,847 (84.4%)88,081 (15.6%)
45 to 54 Years420,728 (84.3%)78,247 (15.7%)
55 to 64 Years396,265 (89.6%)45,950 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years291,871 (97.5%)7,386 (2.5%)
75 Years and older208,193 (99.1%)2,006 (0.9%)
Total3,445,745 (89.4%)407,270 (10.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Los Angeles

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Los Angeles
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born239,878 (97.6%)5,972 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen545,218 (95.5%)25,877 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen343,311 (86.2%)55,115 (13.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Los Angeles

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Los Angeles
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000405,386 (87.7%)56,696 (12.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999508,817 (85.1%)89,049 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999475,735 (86.3%)75,741 (13.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999407,305 (87.2%)59,674 (12.8%)
$100,000 and over1,578,297 (92.9%)120,820 (7.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Los Angeles

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Los Angeles
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6129,855 (52.8%)121,608 (49.5%)
6 to 18 Years319,470 (55.9%)251,033 (44.0%)
19 to 25 Years119,102 (29.9%)232,442 (58.3%)
25 to 34 Years143,683 (23.1%)391,814 (63.0%)
35 to 44 Years137,614 (24.4%)353,715 (62.6%)
45 to 54 Years129,166 (25.9%)304,140 (61.0%)
55 to 64 Years142,744 (32.3%)268,306 (60.7%)
65 to 74 Years270,345 (90.3%)114,946 (38.4%)
75 Years and over204,385 (97.2%)77,037 (36.6%)
Total1,596,364 (41.4%)2,115,041 (54.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Los Angeles

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Los Angeles
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years617 (0.6%)552 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years15,637 (5.4%)8,287 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years29,464 (5.4%)25,579 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years73,578 (9.6%)75,623 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years32,968 (23.7%)43,322 (27.0%)
75 Years and over39,690 (47.7%)70,318 (55.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Los Angeles

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Los Angeles: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years326 (0.3%)302 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,564 (0.5%)959 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years3,549 (0.7%)2,603 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years14,529 (1.9%)10,604 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years10,325 (7.4%)7,839 (4.9%)
75 Years and over18,907 (22.7%)23,039 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Los Angeles: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years369 (0.3%)398 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years2,285 (0.8%)2,062 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years5,802 (1.1%)5,228 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years15,051 (2.0%)15,877 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years6,209 (4.5%)7,748 (4.8%)
75 Years and over6,957 (8.4%)13,715 (10.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Los Angeles: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12,572 (4.4%)5,626 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years19,415 (3.6%)15,297 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years31,218 (4.1%)27,522 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years9,002 (6.5%)11,345 (7.1%)
75 Years and over11,241 (13.5%)24,660 (19.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Los Angeles: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,510 (0.5%)858 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years4,630 (0.9%)4,998 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years33,777 (4.4%)42,474 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years18,860 (13.6%)30,590 (19.1%)
75 Years and over25,615 (30.8%)52,315 (41.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Los Angeles: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,738 (1.7%)1,717 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years3,689 (0.7%)2,627 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years16,296 (2.1%)16,309 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years8,683 (6.2%)12,027 (7.5%)
75 Years and over13,296 (16.0%)30,107 (23.7%)

Technology Access in Los Angeles

Computing Device Access in Los Angeles

Computing Device Access in Los Angeles
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,132,34280.9%
Smartphone1,276,61191.2%
Tablet872,06962.3%
No Computing Device69,4055.0%
Total1,399,442100.0%

Internet Access in Los Angeles

Internet Access in Los Angeles
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,6340.1%
Broadband Home1,056,23775.5%
Cellular Data Only164,40011.7%
Satellite Internet101,5047.2%
No Internet141,97810.2%
Total1,399,442100.0%

Los Angeles Summary

Los Angeles, California is the second largest city in the United States and the largest city in the state of California. It is located in the southern part of the state, along the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles is a major cultural, economic, and transportation hub in the United States. It is home to Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world, and is a major center for the motion picture, television, and music industries.

Geography

Los Angeles is located in the southwestern part of the United States, in the state of California. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the San Gabriel Mountains to the north, and the Santa Monica Mountains to the south. The city covers an area of 502.7 square miles, making it the second largest city in the United States by area. The city is divided into four distinct regions: the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, the South Bay, and the Harbor Area.
The San Fernando Valley is the largest region of Los Angeles and is home to many of the city’s most populous neighborhoods. It is located in the northern part of the city and is bordered by the Santa Monica Mountains to the south and the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. The Westside is located in the western part of the city and is home to many affluent neighborhoods. The South Bay is located in the southern part of the city and is home to many of the city’s beaches. The Harbor Area is located in the eastern part of the city and is home to the Port of Los Angeles.

Economy

Los Angeles is a major economic center in the United States. It is home to many Fortune 500 companies, including The Walt Disney Company, Northrop Grumman, and Occidental Petroleum. The city is also home to many major industries, including aerospace, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, and technology.
Los Angeles is a major center for the motion picture, television, and music industries. It is home to many major film studios, including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and Paramount Pictures. The city is also home to many major television networks, including ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC.
The Port of Los Angeles is one of the busiest ports in the world and is a major center for international trade. The port is home to many major shipping companies, including Maersk, COSCO, and Evergreen.

Demographics

As of 2019, Los Angeles had an estimated population of 4,000,000 people. The city is home to many ethnic and racial groups, including whites, African Americans, Asians, and Hispanics. The city is also home to many immigrants from around the world, including Mexico, China, and India.
Los Angeles is a major center for culture and the arts. The city is home to many museums, galleries, and theaters, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Getty Center, and the Hollywood Bowl. The city is also home to many professional sports teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Kings.

Conclusion

Los Angeles is a major city in the United States and is home to many Fortune 500 companies, major industries, and professional sports teams. It is a major center for the motion picture, television, and music industries and is home to many ethnic and racial groups. The city is also home to many museums, galleries, and theaters and is a major center for culture and the arts.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Los Angeles?
Total Population of Los Angeles is 3,881,041.
What is the Total Male Population of Los Angeles?
Total Male Population of Los Angeles is 1,941,047.
What is the Total Female Population of Los Angeles?
Total Female Population of Los Angeles is 1,939,994.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Los Angeles?
There are 100.05 Males per 100 Females in Los Angeles.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Los Angeles?
There are 99.95 Females per 100 Males in Los Angeles.
What is the Median Population Age in Los Angeles?
Median Population Age in Los Angeles is 36.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Los Angeles
Average Family Size in Los Angeles is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Los Angeles
Average Household Size in Los Angeles is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Los Angeles?
Per Capita income in Los Angeles is $43,527.
What is the Median Family Income in Los Angeles?
Median Family Income in Los Angeles is $87,117.
What is the Median Household income in Los Angeles?
Median Household Income in Los Angeles is $76,244.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Los Angeles?
Income or Wage Gap in Los Angeles is 16.8%.
Women in Los Angeles earn 83.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Los Angeles?
Family Income Deficit in Los Angeles is $10,805.
Families that are below poverty line in Los Angeles earn $10,805 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Los Angeles?
Inequality or Gini Index in Los Angeles is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Los Angeles?
There are 2,128,884 People in the Labor Forcein in Los Angeles.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Los Angeles?
66.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Los Angeles.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Los Angeles?
Unemployment Rate in Los Angeles is 7.7%.