Population 12,412 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Los Alamitos
Household size in Los Alamitos
| Period | Los Alamitos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Los Alamitos average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Los Angeles area, where it has 3.01 people.
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 Los Alamitos
| Period | Los Alamitos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Los Alamitos are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 40.9, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the center, 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 Los Alamitos
| Period | Los Alamitos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Los Alamitos: 15.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.4 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 Los Alamitos
Renters in Los Alamitos
| Period | Los Alamitos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.9% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.4% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Los Alamitos rent: 54.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 55.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Los Alamitos
| Period | Los Alamitos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Los Alamitos than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Los Angeles area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Los Alamitos
| Period | Los Alamitos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Los Alamitos leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are newer than in the Los Angeles area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1969. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 Los Alamitos
| Period | Los Alamitos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,534 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,674 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,054 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,575 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,040 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Los Alamitos runs $2,575 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,040 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the south.
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 Los Alamitos
Bachelor's degrees in Los Alamitos
| Period | Los Alamitos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.8% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Los Alamitos than nationally: 44.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
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 Los Alamitos
| Period | Los Alamitos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Los Alamitos: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Los Alamitos
| Period | Los Alamitos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Los Alamitos: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.9 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Los Alamitos compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos | 2.68 | 39.3 | 15.6% | 54.4% | 6.5% | 1973 | $2,575 | 44.4% | 95.1% | 8.2% |
| Rossmoor | 2.88 | 47.6 | 6.0% | 10.3% | 5.2% | 1960 | $3,239 | 61.3% | 97.6% | 3.7% |
| Cypress | 3.07 | 42.5 | 7.3% | 30.9% | 5.2% | 1973 | $2,648 | 50.0% | 92.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 3.61 | 38.0 | 20.3% | 56.1% | 5.3% | 1966 | $1,732 | 16.9% | 67.6% | 4.3% |
| Seal Beach | 2.08 | 56.4 | 7.8% | 23.3% | 10.8% | 1966 | $2,654 | 53.5% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| La Palma | 2.99 | 44.5 | 10.1% | 31.4% | 3.4% | 1971 | $2,554 | 49.2% | 93.1% | 3.6% |
| Stanton | 3.24 | 40.0 | 12.1% | 50.1% | 5.2% | 1971 | $2,112 | 21.5% | 71.0% | 6.8% |
| Lakewood | 3.08 | 40.3 | 9.4% | 28.5% | 4.1% | 1958 | $2,467 | 33.1% | 90.5% | 4.8% |
| Cerritos | 3.00 | 48.4 | 5.4% | 24.3% | 2.6% | 1973 | $3,005 | 57.6% | 94.0% | 5.1% |
| Artesia | 3.46 | 42.0 | 9.3% | 50.4% | 7.5% | 1968 | $2,050 | 32.3% | 78.5% | 10.2% |
| Buena Park | 3.42 | 38.0 | 14.4% | 47.9% | 4.1% | 1970 | $2,338 | 32.4% | 84.8% | 5.8% |
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 Los Alamitos. 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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