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
100th
Median Household Income $90,112 +19.9% #294 / 3,222
91th
Median Age 38.2 years -1.8% #2,538 / 3,222
21th
Median Home Value $834,200 +195.9% #27 / 3,222
99th
Median Gross Rent $1,954 +68.0% #56 / 3,222
98th
Poverty Rate 13.7% +9.0% #1,691 / 3,222
48th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

66.6%
Native Born
33.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$90,112 +19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #294 of 3,222
91th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,792 +11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #367 of 3,222
89th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.7% +9.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,691 of 3,222
48th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.3% +37.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,850 of 3,222
12th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.0% +6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #431 of 3,222
87th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.8 min +22.4% vs nat'l
Rank #392 of 3,222
88th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$834,200 +195.9% vs nat'l
Rank #27 of 3,222
99th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,954 +68.0% vs nat'l
Rank #56 of 3,222
98th percentile
Homeownership Rate
45.9% −28.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,193 of 3,222
1th percentile
45.9% Homeownership

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Health

91.8% of residents in Los Angeles County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.

91.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.8% +0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,749 of 3,222
46th percentile

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.