Los Angeles County, CA

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2021 Population

10M

0.21% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.817% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.9%

2.29% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$76,367

7.02% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$647,000

5.12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

4.89M

0.485% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Los Angeles County, CA had a population of 10M people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $76,367. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Los Angeles County, CA declined from 10M to 10M, a −0.21% decrease and its median household income grew from $71,358 to $76,367, a 7.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Los Angeles County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (25.5%), Other (Hispanic) (21.5%), White (Hispanic) (18.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (14.6%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.65%).

None of the households in Los Angeles County, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.5% of the residents in Los Angeles County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Angeles County, CA are University of Southern California (17,749 degrees awarded in 2021), University of California-Los Angeles (110662) (14,587 degrees), and California State University-Northridge (11,443 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Los Angeles County, CA was $647,000, and the homeownership rate was 46.2%.

Most people in Los Angeles County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Los Angeles County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Los Angeles County, CA borders Kern County, CA, Orange County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, and Ventura County, CA.

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Population & Diversity

Los Angeles County, CA is home to a population of 10M people, from which 84.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 33.5% of Los Angeles County, CA residents were born outside of the country (3.35M people).

In 2021, there were 1.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.55M people) in Los Angeles County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.16M Other (Hispanic) and 1.83M White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

84.5%

2021 Citizenship

84.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.5% of Los Angeles County, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Los Angeles County, CA was 84.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Los Angeles County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Los Angeles County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.55M ± 3.02k
Other (Hispanic)
2.16M ± 18.3k
White (Hispanic)
1.83M ± 15.7k

48.7%

Hispanic Population

4.88M people

48.7% of the people in Los Angeles County, CA are hispanic (4.88M people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Los Angeles County, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

33.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.35M people

33.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.39M people

As of 2021, 33.5% of Los Angeles County, CA residents (3.35M people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Los Angeles County, CA was 33.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Los Angeles County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
76,001 ± 1,746
Gulf War (2001-)
51,352 ± 2,061
Gulf War (1990s)
30,302 ± 1,449

Los Angeles County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Los Angeles County, CA employs 4.89M people. The largest industries in Los Angeles County, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (631,353 people), Retail Trade (486,349 people), and Manufacturing (434,701 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($92,209), Information ($75,466), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,974).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.89M

2021 Value

± 16,791

−0.485%

1 Year decline

± 0.498%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Los Angeles County, CA declined at a rate of −0.485%, from 4.91M employees to 4.89M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Los Angeles County, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (563,335 people), Management Occupations (501,857 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (478,587 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Los Angeles County, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.89M

2021 Value

± 16,791

−0.485%

1 Year decline

± 0.498%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Los Angeles County, CA declined at a rate of −0.485%, from 4.91M employees to 4.89M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Los Angeles County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (631,353 people), Retail Trade (486,349 people), and Manufacturing (434,701 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Los Angeles County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Los Angeles County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,760

Median earning men ± $202

$35,542

Median earning women ± $306

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($81,222), Information ($80,391), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,974).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($67,276), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,827), and Public Administration ($53,679).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

130,688
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
57,810
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
56,713
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$102M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$92.6M
Manufacturing
$60.8M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Los Angeles County, CA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 71% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.9%), followed by Other (1.28%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (71%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (26.9%)
Republican Party
Other (1.28%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Los Angeles County, CA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 71% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.9%), followed by Other (1.28%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Los Angeles County, CA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Los Angeles County, CA awarded 201,801 degrees. The student population of Los Angeles County, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 330,819 male students and 416,540 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Los Angeles County, CA are Hispanic or Latino (85,314 and 45.9%), followed by White (41,669 and 22.4%), Asian (28,536 and 15.3%), and Black or African American (11,516 and 6.19%).

The largest universities in Los Angeles County, CA by number of degrees awarded are University of Southern California (17,749 and 8.8%), University of California-Los Angeles (110662) (14,587 and 7.23%), and California State University-Northridge (11,443 and 5.67%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (28,127 and 13.9%), General Business Administration & Management (16,214 and 8.03%), and General Psychology (8,239 and 4.08%).

The median tuition costs in Los Angeles County, CA are $35,158 for private four year colleges, and $5,742 and $17,622 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Los Angeles County, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 37.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 747,359 (44.3% men and 55.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 747,359 students enrolled in Los Angeles County, CA, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 314,895 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
7,774 degrees awarded
General Psychology
4,245 degrees awarded
Sociology
2,797 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Los Angeles County, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 7,774 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Los Angeles County, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Southern California
17,749 degrees awarded
University of California-Los Angeles (110662)
14,587 degrees awarded
California State University-Northridge
11,443 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Southern California with 17,749 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 78,973 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Los Angeles County, CA, which is 0.643 times less than the 122,828 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 85,314 degrees mean that there were 2.05 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 41,669 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($36,480) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,074) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Los Angeles County, CA was $647,000 in 2021, which is 2.64 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $615,500 to $647,000, a 5.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 46.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Los Angeles County, CA have an average commute time of 31.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Los Angeles County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Los Angeles County, CA is $76,367. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Los Angeles County, CA was Census Tract 1417 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 2623.03 and Census Tract 4608, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

In 2022, 32.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Los Angeles County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.77%.

Housing

Property

$647,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,512

$1.55M

Median Property Taxes

±$9,023

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Los Angeles County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Los Angeles County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.2%

Homeownership

2021

70.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 46.2% of the housing units in Los Angeles County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Los Angeles County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1417
Census Tract 2623.03
Census Tract 4608

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Los Angeles County, CA was Census Tract 1417 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 2623.03 and Census Tract 4608, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Los Angeles County, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$76,367

Median Household Income

± $411

3.34M

Number of Households

± 14,085

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.34M households in Los Angeles County, CA grew to $76,367 from the previous year's value of $71,358.

The following chart displays the households in Los Angeles County, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Los Angeles County, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)
Carpooled (9.26%)

In 2021, 70% of workers in Los Angeles County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Los Angeles County, CA have a longer commute time (31.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.8% of the workforce in Los Angeles County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Los Angeles County, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Los Angeles County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Los Angeles County, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 32.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Los Angeles County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.77%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Los Angeles County, CA (1.37M out of 9.86M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Los Angeles County, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.2% of the children was living in poverty in Los Angeles County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 488 in Los Angeles County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 21.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.9% of the population of Los Angeles County, CA has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 26.2% on Medicaid, 8.87% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.567% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1354 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.66% decrease from the previous year (1363 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1097 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 245 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,354 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Los Angeles County, CA

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,354 patients per year. This represents a 0.66% decrease from the previous year (1,363 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Los Angeles County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.09%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

26.2%

Medicaid

8.87%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.567%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Los Angeles County, CA declined by 0.84% from 9.17% to 9.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Los Angeles County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 32.4 in Los Angeles County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Los Angeles County, CA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27.8% in Los Angeles County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Los Angeles County, CA.

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