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Los Angeles County, California

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

10,019,635 Population
4,059.29 Square Miles
2,468.32 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
37 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.65%
18 to 34
25.29%
35 to 64
39.36%
65 and Over
13.7%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.54%
Female
50.46%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
33.47%
Native
66.53%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
15.28%
2000 to 2009
20.35%
1990 to 1999
21.84%
Before 1990
42.53%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
19.96%
High School Grad or Higher
80.04%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.04%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.02%
Dropped Out
2.98%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
44.17%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$37,924
Median Household Income
$76,367
Gini Index
0.5
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93%
Unemployed
7%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
13.86%
Population Under 18
Poverty
18.78%
Non-poverty
81.22%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
13.47%
Non-poverty
86.53%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
31 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
9.09%
With Health Insurance Coverage
90.91%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.94
Number of Households
3,342,811
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
55.05%
Married
44.96%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
45.16%
Now Married
46.23%
Widowed
1.91%
Divorced
6.7%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
39.21%
Now Married
43.72%
Widowed
7.41%
Divorced
9.67%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.26%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
3,578,801
Occupancy Status
Occupied
93.41%
Vacant
6.59%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
46.25%
Renter Occupied
53.75%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
31.63%
For Sale
5.85%
Other
62.52%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1964
Types of Structures
Single Unit
54.62%
Multi Unit
43.7%
Mobile Home
1.6%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.07%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
69.99%
Without Mortgage
30.01%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$647,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,653
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
9.68%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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