Los Angeles County, California
CA · FIPS 06037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,808,667 | — | #1 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $90,112 | +19.9% | #294 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | -1.8% | #2,538 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $834,200 | +195.9% | #27 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,954 | +68.0% | #56 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | +9.0% | #1,691 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Los Angeles County has a population of 9,808,667, making it the #1 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Los Angeles County is $90,112, ranking #294 out of 3,222 counties — 19.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in Los Angeles County is $834,200 (+195.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,954/mo and the homeownership rate is 45.9%.
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91.8% of residents in Los Angeles County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County, California has a total population of 9,808,667, making it the 1st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Los Angeles County is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Los Angeles County is $90,112, which ranks #294 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Los Angeles County is $834,200, 195.9% above the national median. Renters in Los Angeles County pay a median gross rent of $1,954 per month. The homeownership rate is 45.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Los Angeles County, 36.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.
Los Angeles County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (24.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (14.9%).
All data for Los Angeles County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.