Population 11,386 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Civic Center Little Tokyo
Household size in Civic Center Little Tokyo
| Period | Civic Center Little Tokyo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.09 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.74 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.82 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.88 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Civic Center Little Tokyo are small: just 1.88 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.09, 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 Civic Center Little Tokyo
| Period | Civic Center Little Tokyo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.9 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Civic Center Little Tokyo is 37.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 40.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
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 Civic Center Little Tokyo
| Period | Civic Center Little Tokyo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Civic Center Little Tokyo, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Civic Center Little Tokyo
Renters in Civic Center Little Tokyo
| Period | Civic Center Little Tokyo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.0% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 80.8% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Civic Center Little Tokyo: 91.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 42.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 10.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Civic Center Little Tokyo
| Period | Civic Center Little Tokyo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Civic Center Little Tokyo as nationally: 10.6%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (6.7%). Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Civic Center Little Tokyo
| Period | Civic Center Little Tokyo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Civic Center Little Tokyo is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing. Only one other Los Angeles neighborhood has newer homes.
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 Civic Center Little Tokyo
| Period | Civic Center Little Tokyo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,039 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,271 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,892 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,551 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,513 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Civic Center Little Tokyo pays $2,551 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,513 a month since 2006–10, up 146%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Civic Center Little Tokyo
Bachelor's degrees in Civic Center Little Tokyo
| Period | Civic Center Little Tokyo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.7% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.5% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +23.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Civic Center Little Tokyo: 53.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 23.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Civic Center Little Tokyo
| Period | Civic Center Little Tokyo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.6% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.0% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.3% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.7 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Civic Center Little Tokyo never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Locally, though, the rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (82.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 15.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Civic Center Little Tokyo
| Period | Civic Center Little Tokyo | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Civic Center Little Tokyo is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area overall (6.7%). Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Civic Center Little Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Little Tokyo | 1.88 | 37.8 | 7.3% | 91.8% | 10.6% | 2001 | $2,551 | 53.5% | 87.3% | 5.9% |
| 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% |
| New Downtown | 1.50 | 40.1 | 4.1% | 89.9% | 14.8% | 1992 | $2,198 | 58.0% | 86.1% | 6.8% |
| Wholesale District-Skid Row | 1.25 | 49.4 | 1.8% | 89.9% | 17.1% | 1958 | $1,247 | 29.6% | 78.7% | 19.5% |
| Central City East | 2.52 | 34.9 | 14.4% | 89.1% | 9.3% | 1985 | $1,687 | 29.4% | 69.9% | 9.5% |
| Fashion District | 1.58 | 34.4 | 2.4% | 91.2% | 10.3% | 1974 | $2,290 | 52.8% | 85.7% | 10.0% |
| South Park | 1.49 | 34.1 | 3.2% | 89.0% | 11.8% | 2010 | $2,811 | 65.7% | 92.1% | 7.8% |
| Westlake | 2.67 | 35.5 | 17.2% | 96.0% | 7.3% | 1966 | $1,424 | 21.5% | 59.0% | 7.3% |
| Echo Park | 2.30 | 38.1 | 7.7% | 73.5% | 5.8% | 1954 | $2,110 | 51.2% | 83.4% | 8.1% |
| Historic Filipinotown | 2.57 | 37.6 | 13.1% | 86.0% | 7.0% | 1967 | $1,812 | 37.2% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
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 Civic Center Little Tokyo. 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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