Population 60,196 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pico Rivera
Household size in Pico Rivera
| Period | Pico Rivera | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.85 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.85 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.72 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.68 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Pico Rivera are large by national standards, averaging 3.68 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.85 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 Pico Rivera
| Period | Pico Rivera | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Pico Rivera are younger than 40.1 and half are older, the same as the national median. The median age has climbed from 34.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the west.
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 Pico Rivera
| Period | Pico Rivera | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Pico Rivera than nationally: 13.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Pico Rivera
Renters in Pico Rivera
| Period | Pico Rivera | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Pico Rivera own their homes; 29.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 36.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.5 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Pico Rivera
| Period | Pico Rivera | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Pico Rivera are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Compared with other California cities, Pico Rivera has a lower vacancy rate than most.
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 Pico Rivera
| Period | Pico Rivera | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Pico Rivera is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have older 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 Pico Rivera
| Period | Pico Rivera | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,221 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,338 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,438 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,963 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$742 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Pico Rivera runs $1,963 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Los Angeles area ($2,279). Rents are up $742 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, 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 Pico Rivera
Bachelor's degrees in Pico Rivera
| Period | Pico Rivera | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pico Rivera: 16.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Pico Rivera
| Period | Pico Rivera | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.1% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.5% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Pico Rivera never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Pico Rivera has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five California cities.
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 Pico Rivera
| Period | Pico Rivera | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Pico Rivera is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Los Angeles area (6.7%). Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 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).
Pico Rivera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Rivera | 3.68 | 40.1 | 13.9% | 29.5% | 4.9% | 1958 | $1,963 | 16.4% | 72.5% | 4.8% |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos | 3.80 | 39.5 | 18.8% | 27.2% | 4.7% | 1958 | $1,902 | 17.7% | 78.0% | 3.9% |
| Montebello | 3.15 | 40.5 | 17.2% | 54.4% | 4.8% | 1962 | $1,860 | 22.1% | 74.1% | 7.0% |
| Santa Fe Springs | 3.37 | 39.8 | 9.7% | 37.7% | 4.2% | 1968 | $2,036 | 22.1% | 77.7% | 4.0% |
| Commerce | 3.71 | 38.3 | 11.8% | 45.8% | 3.1% | 1961 | $1,577 | 11.0% | 62.3% | 4.3% |
| Bell Gardens | 3.92 | 32.7 | 27.0% | 78.8% | 3.6% | 1962 | $1,701 | 6.7% | 52.6% | 5.4% |
| Whittier | 3.10 | 39.1 | 13.1% | 41.4% | 6.3% | 1956 | $2,111 | 29.8% | 88.6% | 5.0% |
| Downey | 3.21 | 38.9 | 16.8% | 48.9% | 4.5% | 1961 | $2,036 | 26.4% | 81.0% | 5.7% |
| South Whittier | 3.63 | 36.4 | 12.1% | 35.0% | 4.2% | 1959 | $2,049 | 18.5% | 80.0% | 4.6% |
| Monterey Park | 2.89 | 46.8 | 7.8% | 48.4% | 8.1% | 1965 | $2,011 | 36.7% | 79.4% | 6.4% |
| South El Monte | 3.80 | 38.0 | 18.6% | 57.8% | 4.1% | 1964 | $1,700 | 11.2% | 55.2% | 7.3% |
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 Pico Rivera. 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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