Population 6,303 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Central City East
Household size in Central City East
| Period | Central City East | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.23 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.71 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Central City East run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 3.23 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Central City East
| Period | Central City East | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.9, Central City East is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Central City East
| Period | Central City East | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Central City East than nationally: 14.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 7.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Central City East
Renters in Central City East
| Period | Central City East | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 85.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 85.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Central City East: 89.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than one in five owners (22.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Central City East has a higher share of renters than at least four in five Los Angeles neighborhoods.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Central City East
| Period | Central City East | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Central City East is close to the national rate: 9.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Los Angeles area (6.7%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Central City East
| Period | Central City East | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Central City East is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Few Los Angeles neighborhoods have newer homes: only four of 51.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Central City East
| Period | Central City East | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $945 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,008 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,367 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,687 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$742 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Central City East costs $1,687 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area overall ($2,279). Rent has climbed $742 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Central City East
Bachelor's degrees in Central City East
| Period | Central City East | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Central City East than nationally: 29.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Central City East
| Period | Central City East | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.6% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 66.0% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.9% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in Central City East never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Central City East has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Los Angeles neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Central City East
| Period | Central City East | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Central City East: 9.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Central City East compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central City East | 2.52 | 34.9 | 14.4% | 89.1% | 9.3% | 1985 | $1,687 | 29.4% | 69.9% | 9.5% |
| Wholesale District-Skid Row | 1.25 | 49.4 | 1.8% | 89.9% | 17.1% | 1958 | $1,247 | 29.6% | 78.7% | 19.5% |
| Civic Center Little Tokyo | 1.88 | 37.8 | 7.3% | 91.8% | 10.6% | 2001 | $2,551 | 53.5% | 87.3% | 5.9% |
| Boyle Heights | 3.55 | 34.6 | 22.8% | 75.1% | 6.2% | 1949 | $1,514 | 13.1% | 54.3% | 8.7% |
| Chinatown | 1.88 | 41.2 | 4.9% | 98.7% | 3.8% | 1992 | $2,048 | 18.6% | 63.7% | 8.3% |
| Downtown Los Angeles | 1.38 | 38.5 | 4.4% | 92.3% | 16.0% | 1939 | $1,738 | 44.1% | 89.1% | 13.0% |
| Fashion District | 1.58 | 34.4 | 2.4% | 91.2% | 10.3% | 1974 | $2,290 | 52.8% | 85.7% | 10.0% |
| New Downtown | 1.50 | 40.1 | 4.1% | 89.9% | 14.8% | 1992 | $2,198 | 58.0% | 86.1% | 6.8% |
| South Park | 1.49 | 34.1 | 3.2% | 89.0% | 11.8% | 2010 | $2,811 | 65.7% | 92.1% | 7.8% |
| Lincoln Heights | 2.71 | 33.8 | 19.2% | 66.7% | 3.2% | 1966 | $1,877 | 35.7% | 66.8% | 7.8% |
| Nevin | 3.97 | 33.1 | 28.2% | 76.0% | 5.2% | 1965 | $1,511 | 7.0% | 44.4% | 11.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Central City East. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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