Population 44,207 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pico-Robertson
Household size in Pico-Robertson
| Period | Pico-Robertson | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Pico-Robertson are small: just 2.30 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. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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-Robertson
| Period | Pico-Robertson | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Pico-Robertson is 37.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 37.3, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, 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 Pico-Robertson
| Period | Pico-Robertson | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in Pico-Robertson, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.9 points from 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 Pico-Robertson
Renters in Pico-Robertson
| Period | Pico-Robertson | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.4% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.1% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.9% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Pico-Robertson: 73.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a third of owners (33.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the south. The renter share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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-Robertson
| Period | Pico-Robertson | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Pico-Robertson: 11.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 5.4 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 Pico-Robertson
| Period | Pico-Robertson | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Pico-Robertson is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1953, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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-Robertson
| Period | Pico-Robertson | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,274 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,435 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,771 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,294 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,020 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Pico-Robertson runs $2,294 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,020 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.0% 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-Robertson
Bachelor's degrees in Pico-Robertson
| Period | Pico-Robertson | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.2% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Pico-Robertson: 57.7% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.5 points, 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-Robertson
| Period | Pico-Robertson | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Pico-Robertson have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the wider Los Angeles area (82.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.0 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 Pico-Robertson
| Period | Pico-Robertson | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pico-Robertson runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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).
Pico-Robertson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pico-Robertson | 2.30 | 37.6 | 5.7% | 73.9% | 11.6% | 1953 | $2,294 | 57.7% | 90.6% | 9.0% |
| Mid City West | 1.91 | 39.0 | 3.3% | 76.3% | 11.0% | 1958 | $2,739 | 69.1% | 96.3% | 8.1% |
| West Adams | 2.53 | 36.3 | 15.2% | 67.7% | 12.0% | 1962 | $2,081 | 40.9% | 81.9% | 13.4% |
| West Los Angeles | 2.44 | 40.5 | 5.3% | 51.3% | 11.4% | 1961 | $2,777 | 74.2% | 96.7% | 6.7% |
| Mid City | 2.73 | 38.5 | 13.9% | 75.8% | 9.9% | 1950 | $1,762 | 29.5% | 72.5% | 7.9% |
| Century City | 1.94 | 51.1 | 4.2% | 42.4% | 11.9% | 1973 | $3,078 | 78.5% | 98.3% | 5.2% |
| Crenshaw | 2.38 | 42.5 | 12.3% | 67.1% | 10.0% | 1958 | $1,992 | 36.9% | 87.1% | 7.5% |
| Palms | 1.99 | 34.7 | 5.0% | 86.1% | 9.1% | 1974 | $2,347 | 68.7% | 94.0% | 6.0% |
| Jefferson Park | 2.81 | 38.5 | 13.7% | 65.2% | 8.1% | 1946 | $1,551 | 26.6% | 75.2% | 8.9% |
| Jefferson | 1.89 | 46.9 | 4.0% | 30.3% | 3.1% | 1974 | $2,808 | 73.5% | 97.5% | 11.0% |
| Clarkdale | 2.92 | 34.4 | 15.6% | 63.4% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,340 | 44.0% | 76.3% | 4.5% |
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-Robertson. 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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