Los Angeles Demographic Profile

Los Angeles citywide demographic profile with Census-based tables and charts.
Karen Bass
Karen Bass
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Los Angeles Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$81,939
Los Angeles
$81,939
Los Angeles
$81,939
Adults with a Disability
13.4%
Los Angeles
13.4%
Los Angeles
13.4%
Commuters Use Mass Transit
7.6%
Los Angeles
7.6%
Los Angeles
7.6%
Households in Single-Family Homes
41.9%
Los Angeles
41.9%
Los Angeles
41.9%
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 47.2% ±0.2 pp1,820,397 ±8,107
White 28.1% ±0.2 pp1,082,393 ±7,330
Black 8.1% ±0.1 pp311,633 ±4,801
Asian 11.9% ±0.1 pp460,422 ±5,784
Other or Multi-racial 4.7% ±0.1 pp182,418 ±4,965
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Hispanic 47.2%±0.2 pp 47.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
White 28.1%±0.2 pp 28.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Black 8.1%±0.1 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Asian 11.9%±0.1 pp 11.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Other or Multi-racial 4.7%±0.1 pp 4.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.

Age Distribution

Under 5 5.0% ±0.1 pp193,588 ±3,913
5-17 14.1% ±0.1 pp545,575 ±5,441
18-24 9.5% ±0.1 pp364,975 ±4,769
25-44 32.7% ±0.2 pp1,261,487 ±6,697
45-64 24.4% ±0.1 pp942,048 ±5,753
65-74 8.4% ±0.1 pp323,245 ±3,954
75-84 4.0% ±0.1 pp153,663 ±2,684
85+ 1.9% ±0.1 pp72,682 ±2,194
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.0%±0.1 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
5-17 14.1%±0.1 pp 14.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
18-24 9.5%±0.1 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
25-44 32.7%±0.2 pp 32.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
45-64 24.4%±0.1 pp 24.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
65-74 8.4%±0.1 pp 8.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
75-84 4.0%±0.1 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
85+ 1.9%±0.1 pp 1.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No High School Diploma 20.4% ±0.2 pp560,441 ±5,874
High School Diploma or GED 18.5% ±0.2 pp509,870 ±5,865
Some College or Associate's Degree 22.7% ±0.2 pp624,064 ±6,021
Bachelor's Degree 24.9% ±0.2 pp684,319 ±5,942
Graduate Degree 13.6% ±0.2 pp374,431 ±4,556
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 20.4%±0.2 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
High School Diploma or GED 18.5%±0.2 pp 18.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Some College or Associate's Degree 22.7%±0.2 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Bachelor's Degree 24.9%±0.2 pp 24.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Graduate Degree 13.6%±0.2 pp 13.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.61 ±0.02
1-Person Households 31.8% ±0.3 pp458,302 ±3,959
2-Person Households 29.2% ±0.3 pp419,781 ±4,028
3-Person Households 15.5% ±0.2 pp222,553 ±3,314
4+ Person Households 23.5% ±0.3 pp338,461 ±4,045
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 2.61 2.61 = 0
1-Person Households 31.8%±0.3 pp 31.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
2-Person Households 29.2%±0.3 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
3-Person Households 15.5%±0.2 pp 15.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
4+ Person Households 23.5%±0.3 pp 23.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Proficiency

Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well 75.0% ±0.4 pp2,746,425 ±15,454
Speaks English Well 11.4% ±0.2 pp417,261 ±5,774
Speaks English Not Well 9.5% ±0.2 pp347,471 ±6,114
Does Not Speak English 4.2% ±0.1 pp152,518 ±4,020
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 25.0% ±0.3 pp917,250 ±9,304
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well 75.0%±0.4 pp 75.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Speaks English Well 11.4%±0.2 pp 11.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Speaks English Not Well 9.5%±0.2 pp 9.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Does Not Speak English 4.2%±0.1 pp 4.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 25.0%±0.3 pp 25.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Place of Birth and Citizenship

U.S.-Born Residents 64.3% ±0.3 pp2,479,853 ±10,798
Foreign-Born Residents 35.7% ±0.3 pp1,377,410 ±11,170
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens 18.0% ±0.2 pp693,647 ±6,987
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens 17.7% ±0.2 pp683,763 ±8,715
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents 64.3%±0.3 pp 64.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Foreign-Born Residents 35.7%±0.3 pp 35.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens 18.0%±0.2 pp 18.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens 17.7%±0.2 pp 17.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.

Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth

All foreign-born residents: 35.7%±0.3 ppAll foreign-born residents: 1,377,396
Born in Mexico 11.0%±0.2 pp424,738
Born in El Salvador 4.1%±0.1 pp160,004
Born in Guatemala 3.1%±0.1 pp119,892
Born in Philippines 2.3%±0.1 pp88,183
Born in Korea 1.9%±0.1 pp72,218
Born in Iran 1.5%±0.1 pp57,838
Born in Armenia 1.1%±0.1 pp40,847
Born in China / Hong Kong 1.0%±0.0 pp38,593
Born in other countries 9.4%363,131
‘Born in other countries’ includes all countries where the foreign-born population is below 1% of the total ward population.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Los Angeles Los Angeles Difference Rank
All foreign-born residents 35.7% ±0.3 pp1,377,396 35.7% ±0.3 pp1,377,396 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Mexico 11.0% ±0.2 pp424,738 11.0% ±0.2 pp424,738 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in El Salvador 4.1% ±0.1 pp160,004 4.1% ±0.1 pp160,004 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Guatemala 3.1% ±0.1 pp119,892 3.1% ±0.1 pp119,892 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Philippines 2.3% ±0.1 pp88,183 2.3% ±0.1 pp88,183 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Korea 1.9% ±0.1 pp72,218 1.9% ±0.1 pp72,218 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Iran 1.5% ±0.1 pp57,838 1.5% ±0.1 pp57,838 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in Armenia 1.1% ±0.1 pp40,847 1.1% ±0.1 pp40,847 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in China / Hong Kong 1.0% ±0.0 pp38,593 1.0% ±0.0 pp38,593 ▲ +0.0% -
Born in other countries 9.4%363,131
‘Born in other countries’ includes all countries where the foreign-born population is below 1% of the total ward population.
The city average is not shown for ‘Born in other countries’ — the composition of countries in this category can differ across Los Angeles as a whole.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Foreign-Born Residents by Year of U.S. Entry

Total Foreign-Born Residents: 35.7% ±0.3 ppTotal Foreign-Born Residents: 1,377,410±10,712
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later 8.0% ±0.2 pp307,579 ±6,156
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 7.2% ±0.1 pp278,968 ±4,987
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 7.6% ±0.1 pp293,558 ±4,815
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 12.9% ±0.1 pp497,305 ±5,768
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Total Foreign-Born Residents 35.7%1,377,410 35.7% = 0
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later 8.0%±0.2 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 7.2%±0.1 pp 7.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 7.6%±0.1 pp 7.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 12.9%±0.1 pp 12.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $81,939 ±$742
Less Than $25k 17.3% ±0.3 pp248,875 ±4,102
$25k-$50k 15.5% ±0.2 pp223,472 ±3,536
$50k-$75k 13.8% ±0.3 pp199,106 ±4,224
$75k-$100k 11.4% ±0.2 pp163,750 ±3,255
$100k-$150k 16.1% ±0.3 pp231,604 ±3,993
$150k+ 25.9% ±0.3 pp372,290 ±4,005
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Median Household Income $81,939 $81,939 = 0
Less Than $25k 17.3%±0.3 pp 17.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$25k-$50k 15.5%±0.2 pp 15.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$50k-$75k 13.8%±0.3 pp 13.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$75k-$100k 11.4%±0.2 pp 11.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$100k-$150k 16.1%±0.3 pp 16.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
$150k+ 25.9%±0.3 pp 25.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Poverty Status

Below the Poverty Line 16.5% ±0.3 pp638,207 ±11,569
Below 200% of the Poverty Line 34.8% ±0.4 pp1,343,960 ±17,101
Below 50% of the Poverty Line 8.0% ±0.2 pp308,978 ±7,316
Note: Excludes some populations like college dorms and nursing homes. See how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Below the Poverty Line 16.5%±0.3 pp 16.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Below 200% of the Poverty Line 34.8%±0.4 pp 34.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Below 50% of the Poverty Line 8.0%±0.2 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Excludes some populations like college dorms and nursing homes. See how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: See more details about how poverty is defined and measured.

Employment Status

In the Labor Force 83.1% ±0.2 pp1,458,393 ±3,957
↳ Employed 76.8% ±0.2 pp1,346,606 ±4,271
↳ Unemployed 6.3% ±0.2 pp110,332 ±3,060
↳ Unemployment Rate 7.6% ±0.2 pp
Not in the Labor Force 16.9% ±0.8 pp295,844 ±14,155
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
In the Labor Force 83.1%±0.2 pp 83.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Employed 76.8%±0.2 pp 76.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Unemployed 6.3%±0.2 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Unemployment Rate 7.6%±0.2 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Not in the Labor Force 16.9%±0.8 pp 16.9%±0.8 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Common reasons for not working nor looking for work include caregiving responsibilities, disability, discouraged workers who have stopped looking, or other reasons.

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

Enrolled in K-12 School 13.6% ±0.1 pp524,758 ±5,328
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 86.8% ±0.3 pp455,658 ±1,592
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 13.2% ±0.4 pp69,100 ±2,036
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School 13.6%±0.1 pp 13.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 86.8%±0.3 pp 86.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 13.2%±0.4 pp 13.2%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Graduate School 8.1% ±0.1 pp310,586 ±4,276
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 70.9% ±0.7 pp220,274 ±2,032
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 29.1% ±0.6 pp90,312 ±1,878
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School 8.1%±0.1 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 70.9%±0.7 pp 70.9%±0.7 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 29.1%±0.6 pp 29.1%±0.6 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Digital Access

K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 3.9% ±0.3 pp23,056 ±1,621
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 4.2% ±0.4 pp11,157 ±1,040
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 3.9%±0.3 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 4.2%±0.4 pp 4.2%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing

Owner vs. Renter-Occupied Housing

Owner-Occupied 36.0% ±0.3 pp518,423 ±4,359
Renter-Occupied 64.0% ±0.3 pp920,674 ±4,643
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied 36.0%±0.3 pp 36.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Renter-Occupied 64.0%±0.3 pp 64.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Year Moved In: 2014 ±1.0 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 4.9% ±0.1 pp70,211 ±2,138
Moved in 2020 to 2022 20.6% ±0.3 pp296,921 ±3,730
Moved in 2010 to 2019 40.3% ±0.3 pp580,466 ±4,993
Moved in 2000 to 2009 16.2% ±0.2 pp233,668 ±3,490
Moved in 1990 to 1999 9.8% ±0.2 pp140,815 ±2,779
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 8.1% ±0.2 pp117,016 ±2,469
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period. Because respondents could have answered at any point between 2020 and 2024, move-in year does not translate directly into years in current residence.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2014 2014 = 0
Moved in 2023 or Later 4.9%±0.1 pp 4.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Moved in 2020 to 2022 20.6%±0.3 pp 20.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Moved in 2010 to 2019 40.3%±0.3 pp 40.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Moved in 2000 to 2009 16.2%±0.2 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Moved in 1990 to 1999 9.8%±0.2 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 8.1%±0.2 pp 8.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period. Because respondents could have answered at any point between 2020 and 2024, move-in year does not translate directly into years in current residence.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Housing Vacancy Rate

Vacant Housing Units 7.4% ±0.2 pp115,235 ±3,037
Occupied Housing Units 92.6% ±0.1 pp1,439,095 ±1,151
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 7.4%±0.2 pp 7.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Occupied Housing Units 92.6%±0.1 pp 92.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1965 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 19.1% ±0.2 pp296,223 ±3,073
1940-2009 73.1% ±0.4 pp1,136,164 ±6,801
2010+ 7.8% ±0.2 pp121,945 ±2,871
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1965 1965 = 0
Pre-1940 19.1%±0.2 pp 19.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
1940-2009 73.1%±0.4 pp 73.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
2010+ 7.8%±0.2 pp 7.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people don’t know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.

Housing Units by Building Size

Single-Family Homes 41.9% ±0.3 pp651,793 ±4,742
Buildings With 2–4 Units 9.0% ±0.2 pp140,536 ±2,829
Buildings With 5–19 Units 18.4% ±0.3 pp286,023 ±4,408
Buildings With 20 or More Units 29.9% ±0.3 pp465,391 ±4,691
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Single-Family Homes 41.9%±0.3 pp 41.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Buildings With 2–4 Units 9.0%±0.2 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Buildings With 5–19 Units 18.4%±0.3 pp 18.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Buildings With 20 or More Units 29.9%±0.3 pp 29.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Studio 11.6% ±0.2 pp180,439 ±3,649
1 Bedroom 23.7% ±0.2 pp367,883 ±3,808
2 Bedrooms 30.8% ±0.3 pp478,829 ±4,610
3 Bedrooms 21.9% ±0.2 pp339,889 ±3,797
4 Bedrooms 9.1% ±0.1 pp140,925 ±2,101
5 or More Bedrooms 3.0% ±0.1 pp46,367 ±1,494
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Studio 11.6%±0.2 pp 11.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
1 Bedroom 23.7%±0.2 pp 23.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
2 Bedrooms 30.8%±0.3 pp 30.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
3 Bedrooms 21.9%±0.2 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
4 Bedrooms 9.1%±0.1 pp 9.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
5 or More Bedrooms 3.0%±0.1 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 18.4% ±0.3 pp264,606 ±4,113
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 20.5% ±0.3 pp294,961 ±4,022
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 56.5% ±0.3 pp813,715 ±5,000
Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 31.1% ±0.3 pp447,155 ±4,325
Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 18.4%±0.3 pp 18.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 20.5%±0.3 pp 20.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 56.5%±0.3 pp 56.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 31.1%±0.3 pp 31.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.

Rents and Utilities

Median Rent $1,765 ±$12
Median Rent and Utilities $1,933 ±$10
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. ACS-measured contract rent is often lower than estimates from real estate services like Zillow. First, current tenants typically pay less than the asking rent for vacant units—real estate services only capture the latter. Second, the ACS rent question asks what the occupant personally pays: someone splitting a unit with a roommate reports only their share, and households receiving rental assistance report only their out-of-pocket portion.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Los Angeles City (Avg) Difference Rank
Median Rent $1,765 ±$12 $1,807 ±$8 -$42
Median Rent and Utilities $1,933 ±$10 $1,988 ±$9 -$55
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. ACS-measured contract rent is often lower than estimates from real estate services like Zillow. First, current tenants typically pay less than the asking rent for vacant units—real estate services only capture the latter. Second, the ACS rent question asks what the occupant personally pays: someone splitting a unit with a roommate reports only their share, and households receiving rental assistance report only their out-of-pocket portion.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. See also more info on why ACS-reported rent measures can be lower than other sources.

Primary Home Heating Fuel

Natural Gas Heat 57.3% ±0.3 pp823,973 ±4,848
Electric Heat 34.3% ±0.3 pp494,304 ±4,648
Other Heating Source 8.4% ±0.2 pp120,823 ±2,850
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 57.3%±0.3 pp 57.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Electric Heat 34.3%±0.3 pp 34.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Other Heating Source 8.4%±0.2 pp 8.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

How Workers Commute

Drives Alone 74.3% ±0.1 pp1,409,806 ±2,191
Carpools 10.8% ±0.2 pp204,995 ±4,626
Took Public Transit 7.6% ±0.2 pp144,003 ±3,960
Walks 4.0% ±0.1 pp75,140 ±2,786
Biked 0.7% ±0.1 pp13,831 ±1,185
Other Commute Mode 2.6% ±0.1 pp49,004 ±2,073
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 74.3%±0.1 pp 74.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Carpools 10.8%±0.2 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Took Public Transit 7.6%±0.2 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Walks 4.0%±0.1 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Biked 0.7%±0.1 pp 0.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Other Commute Mode 2.6%±0.1 pp 2.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Commute Time

Average Travel Time: 31 min ±0 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 15.9% ±0.3 pp241,948 ±4,532
15–29 Minutes 33.1% ±0.3 pp504,776 ±4,959
30–44 Minutes 28.9% ±0.3 pp440,595 ±5,010
45–59 Minutes 10.3% ±0.2 pp156,750 ±2,883
60 Minutes or More 11.9% ±0.2 pp182,392 ±3,293
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Average commute time 31 min NA min
Less Than 15 Minutes 15.9%±0.3 pp 15.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
15–29 Minutes 33.1%±0.3 pp 33.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
30–44 Minutes 28.9%±0.3 pp 28.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
45–59 Minutes 10.3%±0.2 pp 10.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
60 Minutes or More 11.9%±0.2 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Average Vehicles per Household: 1.61 ±0.01
Households With No Vehicle 11.9% ±0.2 pp171,011 ±3,141
Households With 1 Vehicle 40.0% ±0.3 pp575,741 ±4,305
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 48.1% ±0.4 pp692,345 ±5,259
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 1.61 1.61 ▼ −0.00
Households With No Vehicle 11.9%±0.2 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Households With 1 Vehicle 40.0%±0.3 pp 40.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 48.1%±0.4 pp 48.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Household Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 3.6% ±0.1 pp51,208 ±2,038
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 9.4% ±0.2 pp134,973 ±3,565
Desktop or Laptop Available 81.8% ±0.3 pp1,177,551 ±4,293
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 3.6%±0.1 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 9.4%±0.2 pp 9.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Desktop or Laptop Available 81.8%±0.3 pp 81.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Has Internet Access 94.6% ±0.2 pp1,361,126 ±2,605
↳ Cellular Data Plan Only 11.8% ±0.2 pp169,117 ±3,594
↳ Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 1.9% ±0.1 pp27,326 ±1,276
No Internet Access 5.4% ±0.2 pp77,971 ±2,871
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 94.6%±0.2 pp 94.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Cellular Data Plan Only 11.8%±0.2 pp 11.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
↳ Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 1.9%±0.1 pp 1.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
No Internet Access 5.4%±0.2 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance Coverage

Uninsured Residents 9.5% ±0.1 pp364,737 ±5,710
Uninsured Children Under 19 3.3% ±0.2 pp125,674 ±9,298
Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 13.1% ±0.2 pp506,732 ±8,178
Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 1.9% ±0.2 pp72,725 ±8,236
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 9.5%±0.1 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Uninsured Children Under 19 3.3%±0.2 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 13.1%±0.2 pp 13.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 1.9%±0.2 pp 1.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability

Adults With at Least One Disability 13.4% ±0.2 pp413,424 ±4,833
Mobility Disability 7.1% ±0.1 pp220,306 ±3,715
Hearing Disability 3.0% ±0.1 pp92,708 ±2,400
Vision Disability 2.7% ±0.1 pp83,292 ±2,320
Cognitive Disability 5.1% ±0.1 pp158,649 ±3,239
Self-Care Disability 3.4% ±0.1 pp104,391 ±2,633
Independent Living Disability 6.1% ±0.1 pp187,616 ±3,478
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 13.4%±0.2 pp 13.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Mobility Disability 7.1%±0.1 pp 7.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Hearing Disability 3.0%±0.1 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Vision Disability 2.7%±0.1 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Cognitive Disability 5.1%±0.1 pp 5.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Self-Care Disability 3.4%±0.1 pp 3.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Independent Living Disability 6.1%±0.1 pp 6.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.

Incidence of Health Problems

Arthritis 18.8%558,377
High Blood Pressure 28.8%855,387
Cancer 5.4%160,385
Current Asthma 9.4%279,189
Coronary Heart Disease 5.0%148,505
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 4.9%145,535
Diabetes 11.9%353,441
High Cholesterol 35.2%1,045,473
Obesity 27.3%810,835
Stroke 3.1%92,073
Lost All Natural Teeth 1.9%55,491
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Arthritis 18.8% 18.8% ▲ +0.0% -
High Blood Pressure 28.8% 28.8% ▲ +0.0% -
Cancer 5.4% 5.4% ▲ +0.0% -
Current Asthma 9.4% 9.4% ▲ +0.0% -
Coronary Heart Disease 5.0% 5.0% ▲ +0.0% -
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 4.9% 4.9% ▲ +0.0% -
Diabetes 11.9% 11.9% ▲ +0.0% -
High Cholesterol 35.2% 35.2% ▲ +0.0% -
Obesity 27.3% 27.3% ▲ +0.0% -
Stroke 3.1% 3.1% ▲ +0.0% -
Lost All Natural Teeth 1.9% 1.9% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Health Risk Behaviors

Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 15.9%472,245
Current Cigarette Smoking 11.9%353,441
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 26.5%787,075
Short Sleep Duration 36.5%1,084,084
Note: Binge drinking: 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking: smokes every day or some days. Physical inactivity: no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration: averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 15.9% 15.9% ▲ +0.0% -
Current Cigarette Smoking 11.9% 11.9% ▲ +0.0% -
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 26.5% 26.5% ▲ +0.0% -
Short Sleep Duration 36.5% 36.5% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Binge drinking: 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking: smokes every day or some days. Physical inactivity: no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration: averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Overall Health Status

Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 25.1%745,493
Frequent Physical Distress 14.4%427,693
Note: Frequent physical distress: self-reported physical health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 25.1% 25.1% ▲ +0.0% -
Frequent Physical Distress 14.4% 14.4% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Frequent physical distress: self-reported physical health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Material Hardship

Food Insecurity 23.6%700,942
Housing Insecurity 19.3%573,228
Transportation Barriers 11.8%350,471
Threatened Utility Shutoff 9.0%267,308
Note: Food insecurity: not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity: worried about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers: lack of reliable transportation keeping them from medical appointments, meetings, work, or from getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat: threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 23.6% 23.6% ▲ +0.0% -
Housing Insecurity 19.3% 19.3% ▲ +0.0% -
Transportation Barriers 11.8% 11.8% ▲ +0.0% -
Threatened Utility Shutoff 9.0% 9.0% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Food insecurity: not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity: worried about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers: lack of reliable transportation keeping them from medical appointments, meetings, work, or from getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat: threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Preventive Care

Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 69.3%2,058,274
Routine Checkup in Past Year 70.5%2,093,916
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 83.0%2,465,177
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 54.0%1,603,850
Dental Visit in Past Year 58.9%1,749,385
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 74.8%2,221,630
Note: Universe: Adults 18 and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 69.3% 69.3% ▲ +0.0% -
Routine Checkup in Past Year 70.5% 70.5% ▲ +0.0% -
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 83.0% 83.0% ▲ +0.0% -
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 54.0% 54.0% ▲ +0.0% -
Dental Visit in Past Year 58.9% 58.9% ▲ +0.0% -
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 74.8% 74.8% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Universe: Adults 18 and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Mental Health

Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 20.4%605,899
Frequent Mental Distress 17.4%516,796
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 31.2%926,669
Loneliness 41.3%1,226,648
Note: Frequent mental distress: mental health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness: reports feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support: sometimes, rarely or never gets the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 20.4% 20.4% ▲ +0.0% -
Frequent Mental Distress 17.4% 17.4% ▲ +0.0% -
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 31.2% 31.2% ▲ +0.0% -
Loneliness 41.3% 41.3% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: Frequent mental distress: mental health not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness: reports feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support: sometimes, rarely or never gets the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adults 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES (modeled estimates; no margin of error)

Population Vulnerable to Extreme Heat

No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 19.5% ±0.3 pp751,486 ±13,284
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 47.6% ±0.4 pp1,834,137 ±16,773
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 33.0% ±0.4 pp1,271,640 ±15,551
Heat Exposed 52.6%2,029,926
Homes Without Air Conditioning 19.5%751,605
Note: These categories show the share of residents with zero, 1–2, or 3+ Census-defined heat vulnerability risk factors. Risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation. Read more about how heat vulnerability is measured.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates
Category Los Angeles City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 19.5%±0.3 pp 19.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.0% -
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 47.6%±0.4 pp 47.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 33.0%±0.4 pp 33.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.0% -
Heat Exposed 52.6% 52.6% ▲ +0.0% -
Homes Without Air Conditioning 19.5% 19.5% ▲ +0.0% -
Note: These categories show the share of residents with zero, 1–2, or 3+ Census-defined heat vulnerability risk factors. Risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation. Read more about how heat vulnerability is measured.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates