Population 36,208 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Willowbrook
Household size in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.93 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.10 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.08 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.57 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Willowbrook are large by national standards, averaging 3.57 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.93 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 Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.1 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 36.0, Willowbrook is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.8, as it has nationally.
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 Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Willowbrook (19.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 10.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 68 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Willowbrook
Renters in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.4% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.3% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.2% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Willowbrook than nationally: 48.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (51.6%). Among homeowners, 29.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, 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 Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Willowbrook: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 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 Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Willowbrook is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, 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 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest. Only 56 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people 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 Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,002 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,129 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,266 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,611 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$609 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Willowbrook costs $1,611 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Los Angeles area ($2,279). Rents are up $609 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 32.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Willowbrook
Bachelor's degrees in Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Willowbrook have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend. Willowbrook has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five California cities.
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 Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 60.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 62.1% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults in Willowbrook never finished high school, well above the national share: only 62.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend. Only 46 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Willowbrook
| Period | Willowbrook | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Willowbrook runs well above the national rate: 11.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 43 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 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).
Willowbrook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook | 3.57 | 36.0 | 19.0% | 48.2% | 5.2% | 1961 | $1,611 | 12.2% | 62.1% | 11.3% |
| Compton | 3.87 | 34.3 | 18.6% | 41.1% | 5.6% | 1959 | $1,764 | 11.3% | 66.9% | 7.8% |
| Lynwood | 4.17 | 34.3 | 24.4% | 52.4% | 4.4% | 1954 | $1,658 | 10.6% | 59.8% | 9.5% |
| West Athens | 3.22 | 36.0 | 20.0% | 43.7% | 4.2% | 1967 | $1,697 | 23.7% | 82.3% | 8.7% |
| South Gate | 3.69 | 36.3 | 18.1% | 54.6% | 3.3% | 1953 | $1,615 | 11.2% | 59.5% | 7.5% |
| East Rancho Dominguez | 4.31 | 34.6 | 19.6% | 46.0% | 3.7% | 1952 | $1,748 | 6.6% | 54.2% | 8.1% |
| Westmont | 3.40 | 33.0 | 28.1% | 71.7% | 6.9% | 1955 | $1,443 | 13.3% | 71.1% | 10.5% |
| Florence-Graham | 4.21 | 32.3 | 26.3% | 64.0% | 4.4% | 1952 | $1,558 | 7.6% | 48.0% | 9.2% |
| Gardena | 2.91 | 40.2 | 15.1% | 49.8% | 5.2% | 1964 | $1,887 | 28.3% | 80.1% | 6.4% |
| Huntington Park | 3.76 | 35.5 | 23.3% | 70.4% | 4.5% | 1953 | $1,545 | 8.6% | 53.5% | 8.9% |
| Cudahy | 3.91 | 31.1 | 30.9% | 85.7% | 4.2% | 1967 | $1,688 | 5.9% | 57.7% | 9.7% |
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 Willowbrook. 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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