Los Angeles, CA
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.3.20)
AGE IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 701,010 | 6.9% |
25 to 29 years | 856,123 | 8.5% |
30 to 34 years | 783,915 | 7.8% |
35 to 39 years | 721,419 | 7.1% |
40 to 44 years | 659,703 | 6.5% |
45 to 49 years | 686,881 | 6.8% |
50 to 54 years | 661,688 | 6.5% |
55 to 59 years | 637,656 | 6.3% |
60 to 64 years | 573,832 | 5.7% |
65 to 69 years | 450,513 | 4.5% |
70 to 74 years | 334,698 | 3.3% |
75 to 79 years | 232,662 | 2.3% |
80 to 84 years | 165,338 | 1.6% |
85+ years | 192,748 | 1.9% |
The median age in Los Angeles is 36.7 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 2,072,924 | 51.9% |
Black or African American | 345,892 | 8.7% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 30,566 | 0.8% |
Asian | 481,963 | 12.1% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7,017 | 0.2% |
Other | 896,796 | 22.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 366,306 | 13.2% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 231,555 | 8.3% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 528,710 | 19.0% |
Some college, no degree | 476,606 | 17.2% |
Associate’s degree | 178,634 | 6.4% |
Bachelor’s degree | 661,928 | 23.8% |
Graduate or professional degree | 334,223 | 12.0% |
High school graduate or higher | 2,180,101 | 78.5% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 996,151 | 35.9% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 1,781,811 | 64.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 6.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% |
$200,000 or more | 9.1% |
Median household income: $58,385
Mean household income: $91,608
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $20,464 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $26,877 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $34,896 |
Bachelor’s degree | $53,085 |
Graduate or professional degree | $74,177 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 3,306,842 | NA |
Never married | 1,532,080 | 46.3% |
Now married (except separated) | 1,274,916 | 38.6% |
Separated | 79,409 | 2.4% |
Widowed | 151,225 | 4.6% |
Divorced | 269,212 | 8.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 741,297 | 19.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Owner-occupied housing units | 506,115 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 867,749 |
Single-family detached units | 563,234 |
Homeownership rate | 36.8% |
Vacancy rate | 6.8% |
Renters rate | 63.2% |
Average housing value | $805,915 |
Average monthly owner cost (with/ mortgage) | $2,220 |
Average rent | $1,380 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Average income | $91,608 |
Average household size | 2.82 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 66.4% |
Percent disabled | 10.1% |
Percent with health coverage | 87.2% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 31.4 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 9.4% |
Percent veterans | 2.7% |
Percent foreign born | 37.3% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 18.9% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $79,295.11 |
Alcoholic beverages | $679.73 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $390.58 |
Beer consumed away from home | $114.86 |
Wine consumed away from home | $68.48 |
Apparel & services | $2,384.98 |
Men’s apparel | $463.80 |
Women’s apparel | $803.80 |
Children’s apparel | $341.05 |
Boys’ apparel | $119.50 |
Girls’ apparel | $131.53 |
Footwear | $559.01 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $4,025.05 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $415.64 |
Dining out – Lunch | $1,214.41 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,900.71 |
Education | $1,854.48 |
Entertainment / recreation | $3,318.00 |
Club membership fees | $267.32 |
Dating services | $0.97 |
Pet food | $240.25 |
Pet services | $68.92 |
Food consumed at home | $5,534.16 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $718.58 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $569.41 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $1,139.20 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,246.62 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $517.60 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,860.35 |
Health care | $5,530.70 |
Medical services | $1,036.66 |
Nonprescription drugs | $130.29 |
Household Services | $2,129.01 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $66.89 |
Lawn and garden services | $416.44 |
Housekeeping services | $194.31 |
PC repair | $6.88 |
Housing | $26,327.32 |
Home improvements | $2,409.84 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,794.05 |
Phone services | $1,845.85 |
Water | $704.70 |
Life and other insurance | $408.98 |
Pensions and social security | $8,621.10 |
Personal care products and services | $916.11 |
Hair care products | $118.90 |
Personal care products | $379.43 |
Local transportation | $8,521.66 |
Gasoline | $2,278.44 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,120.87 |
Travel | $2,396.16 |
Airline fares | $645.32 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $29.97 |
Lodging on trips | $628.30 |
Food and drink on trips | $575.35 |
Entertainment on trips | $195.56 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY (home to LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA)
% with any debt in collections | 27% |
Average debt in collections | $1,569 |
% with medical debt in collections | 10% |
Average medical debt in collections | $791 |
% with student loan debt | 13% |
Average student loan debt | $17,482 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $183 |
% with auto debt | 27% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 104,966 | 5.1% |
February 2019 | 95,053 | 4.6% |
March 2019 | 93,832 | 4.5% |
April 2019 | 84,528 | 4.1% |
May 2019 | 85,994 | 4.2% |
June 2019 | 93,687 | 4.5% |
July 2019 | 105,229 | 5.0% |
August 2019 | 99,650 | 4.8% |
September 2019 | 90,633 | 4.3% |
October 2019 | 89,936 | 4.3% |
November 2019 | 86,559 | 4.1% |
December 2019 | 84,159 | 4.0% |
January 2020 | 94,461 | 4.5% |
February 2020 | 97,107 | 4.6% |
March 2020 | 133,790 | 6.6% |
April 2020 | 402,798 | 20.7% |
May 2020 | 404,548 | 21.0% |
June 2020 | 401,462 | 20.0% |
July 2020 | 380,832 | 18.8% |
August 2020 | 343,190 | 17.1% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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