Population 9,808,667 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Los Angeles County
Household size in Los Angeles County
| Period | Los Angeles County | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.15 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.16 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Los Angeles County are large by national standards, averaging 3.00 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.15 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 Los Angeles County
| Period | Los Angeles County | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Los Angeles County are younger than 39.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.1, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 Angeles County
| Period | Los Angeles County | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Los Angeles County (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. The single-parent share is down 2.3 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 Los Angeles County
Renters in Los Angeles County
| Period | Los Angeles County | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.8% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.6% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.2% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Los Angeles County: 54.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a third of owners (34.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other California county has a higher share of renters.
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 Angeles County
| Period | Los Angeles County | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Los Angeles County: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Los Angeles area as a whole looks much the same. Los Angeles County has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five California counties.
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 Angeles County
| Period | Los Angeles County | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Los Angeles County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only one other California county has 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 Los Angeles County
| Period | Los Angeles County | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,252 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,349 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,648 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,158 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$906 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Los Angeles County pays $2,158 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area overall ($2,279). Rent has climbed $906 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.4% 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 Los Angeles County
Bachelor's degrees in Los Angeles County
| Period | Los Angeles County | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Los Angeles County (35.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
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 Angeles County
| Period | Los Angeles County | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.8% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.4% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.4% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Los Angeles County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, as it has 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 Los Angeles County
| Period | Los Angeles County | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Los Angeles County than nationally: unemployment was 7.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 Angeles County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 3.00 | 39.2 | 13.0% | 54.1% | 6.8% | 1965 | $2,158 | 35.2% | 80.4% | 7.2% |
| San Bernardino County | 3.33 | 35.8 | 16.2% | 37.9% | 7.1% | 1983 | $1,996 | 23.0% | 82.3% | 7.2% |
| La Paz County | 1.94 | 53.7 | 15.1% | 27.9% | 25.6% | 1984 | $868 | 14.7% | 85.4% | 9.4% |
| Catron County | 2.03 | 62.6 | 12.4% | 6.2% | 47.2% | 1986 | $728 | 36.0% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| Socorro County | 3.09 | 39.7 | 15.8% | 24.9% | 28.5% | 1978 | $663 | 21.6% | 84.6% | 1.3% |
| Roosevelt County | 2.39 | 34.8 | 15.9% | 39.3% | 13.3% | 1978 | $1,002 | 22.9% | 86.8% | 5.5% |
| Lamb County | 2.76 | 37.4 | 16.0% | 26.0% | 17.4% | 1967 | $991 | 14.9% | 78.5% | 1.9% |
| Hale County | 2.74 | 36.8 | 18.1% | 39.5% | 17.6% | 1970 | $858 | 15.8% | 74.5% | 5.6% |
| Floyd County | 2.68 | 39.0 | 14.6% | 26.7% | 24.0% | 1963 | $742 | 16.2% | 76.6% | 5.2% |
| Motley County | 2.56 | 50.6 | 8.9% | 23.5% | 37.7% | 1961 | $720 | 19.5% | 85.8% | 0.8% |
| Cottle County | 2.43 | 46.8 | 22.6% | 16.8% | 37.9% | 1960 | $217 | 23.2% | 83.1% | 13.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Orange County, CA · Maricopa County, AZ · San Diego County, CA · Harris County, TX · Miami-Dade County, FL · Santa Clara County, CA · Monroe County, NY · San Mateo County, CA · St. Louis County, MO · Polk County, FL
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 Angeles County. 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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