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Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County had 9,694,934 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). It holds 142 places (88 cities, villages and boroughs and 54 census-designated) and 2,498 census tracts. GEOID 06037.
Los Angeles County is one of the 2 counties of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,694,934
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,014,009 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,808,667
Median household income
$90,112
±$392 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$834,200
±$2,194 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,954
±$6 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Los Angeles County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,014,009 residents in Los Angeles County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,694,934 for July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,808,667 over 4,060 square miles of land.
| Measure | Los Angeles County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,808,667 | 39,287,377 | −272,903 |
| Households | 3,416,449±5,011 | 13,548,091 | +99,654 |
| Average household size | 2.81±0.01 | 2.84 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 3,650,466±972 | 14,644,735 | +107,666 |
Los Angeles County's population since 2000
From 9,519,338 in 2000 to 9,694,934 in 2025: up 1.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County holds 142 places: 88 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 54 census-designated places. The largest is Los Angeles with 3,869,089 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Los Angeles | 3,898,747 | $81,939 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | 466,742 | $87,430 |
| Santa Clarita | 228,673 | $123,062 |
| Glendale | 196,543 | $88,393 |
| Lancaster | 173,516 | $81,511 |
| Palmdale | 169,450 | $81,770 |
| Pomona | 151,713 | $79,479 |
| Torrance | 147,067 | $116,217 |
| Pasadena | 138,699 | $105,192 |
| East Los Angeles | 118,786 | $68,741 |
| Downey | 114,355 | $90,699 |
| West Covina | 109,501 | $101,065 |
| El Monte | 109,450 | $68,030 |
| Inglewood | 107,762 | $72,750 |
| Burbank, Los Angeles County | 107,337 | $97,082 |
| Norwalk | 102,773 | $100,085 |
| Compton | 95,740 | $78,465 |
| Carson | 95,558 | $108,703 |
| Santa Monica | 93,076 | $114,885 |
| South Gate | 92,726 | $74,571 |
| Hawthorne | 88,083 | $75,848 |
| Whittier | 87,306 | $97,201 |
| Alhambra | 82,868 | $88,024 |
| Lakewood | 82,496 | $119,177 |
| Bellflower | 79,190 | $78,722 |
| Baldwin Park | 72,176 | $80,663 |
| Redondo Beach | 71,576 | $150,245 |
| Lynwood | 67,265 | $74,844 |
| Montebello | 62,640 | $79,971 |
| Pico Rivera | 62,088 | $88,201 |
| Florence-Graham | 61,983 | $65,132 |
| Monterey Park | 61,096 | $81,855 |
| Gardena | 61,027 | $84,803 |
| Arcadia | 56,681 | $113,516 |
| South Whittier | 56,415 | $100,800 |
| Diamond Bar | 55,072 | $108,281 |
| Huntington Park | 54,883 | $59,996 |
| Hacienda Heights | 54,191 | $109,193 |
| Paramount | 53,733 | $75,250 |
| Glendora | 52,558 | $113,569 |
| Covina | 51,268 | $98,671 |
| Rosemead | 51,185 | $73,566 |
| Azusa | 50,000 | $90,721 |
| Cerritos | 49,578 | $135,439 |
| Rowland Heights | 48,231 | $85,617 |
| La Mirada | 48,008 | $109,288 |
| Altadena | 42,846 | $128,720 |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | 42,287 | $179,623 |
| Culver City | 40,779 | $117,389 |
| San Gabriel | 39,568 | $90,488 |
| Bell Gardens | 39,501 | $62,298 |
| La Puente | 38,062 | $86,602 |
| Monrovia | 37,931 | $96,021 |
| Claremont | 37,266 | $125,647 |
| Temple City | 36,494 | $104,425 |
| West Hollywood | 35,757 | $96,995 |
| Manhattan Beach | 35,506 | $204,306 |
| San Dimas | 34,924 | $105,321 |
| Westmont | 33,913 | $50,509 |
| Bell | 33,559 | $61,020 |
| Beverly Hills | 32,701 | $132,977 |
| Lawndale | 31,807 | $85,441 |
| La Verne | 31,334 | $103,761 |
| Walnut | 28,430 | $129,449 |
| South Pasadena | 26,943 | $127,175 |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos | 25,325 | $111,699 |
| Maywood | 25,138 | $60,943 |
| West Rancho Dominguez | 24,347 | $86,834 |
| Willowbrook | 24,295 | $62,582 |
| San Fernando | 23,946 | $83,024 |
| Calabasas | 23,241 | $165,288 |
| West Puente Valley | 22,959 | $88,279 |
| West Carson | 22,870 | $92,775 |
| Cudahy | 22,811 | $56,615 |
| East San Gabriel | 22,769 | $108,677 |
| Valinda | 22,437 | $100,165 |
| Duarte | 21,727 | $105,483 |
| Lomita | 20,921 | $93,810 |
| La Cañada Flintridge | 20,573 | $241,875 |
| Lennox | 20,323 | $57,759 |
| Agoura Hills | 20,299 | $171,302 |
| Stevenson Ranch | 20,178 | $158,434 |
| La Crescenta-Montrose | 19,997 | $130,000 |
| South San Jose Hills | 19,855 | $94,806 |
| Hermosa Beach | 19,728 | $166,442 |
| South El Monte | 19,567 | $72,990 |
| Santa Fe Springs | 19,219 | $88,238 |
| Castaic | 18,937 | $129,863 |
| El Segundo | 17,272 | $150,737 |
| Artesia | 16,395 | $101,004 |
| Vincent | 15,714 | $100,443 |
| Walnut Park | 15,214 | $80,331 |
| East Rancho Dominguez | 15,114 | $72,895 |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 14,149 | $76,341 |
| Palos Verdes Estates | 13,347 | $242,014 |
| Avocado Heights | 13,317 | $92,155 |
| Lake Los Angeles | 13,187 | $61,467 |
| San Marino | 12,513 | $214,167 |
| Commerce | 12,378 | $77,064 |
| Sun Village | 12,345 | $72,173 |
| Signal Hill | 11,848 | $113,298 |
| Quartz Hill | 11,447 | $105,443 |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | 11,419 | $130,504 |
| Marina del Rey | 11,373 | $146,623 |
| Sierra Madre | 11,268 | $143,547 |
| Malibu | 10,654 | $194,421 |
| East Whittier | 10,394 | $113,750 |
| Del Aire | 10,338 | $141,533 |
| Citrus | 10,243 | $103,465 |
| Charter Oak | 9,739 | $88,393 |
| West Athens | 9,393 | $67,201 |
| Alondra Park | 8,569 | $87,169 |
| Topanga | 8,560 | $157,045 |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 8,280 | $191,895 |
| Westlake Village | 8,029 | $179,954 |
| South San Gabriel | 7,920 | $76,806 |
| Acton | 7,431 | $113,000 |
| Ladera Heights | 6,654 | $167,065 |
| South Monrovia Island | 6,515 | $104,444 |
| East Pasadena | 6,021 | $109,136 |
| La Habra Heights | 5,682 | $179,583 |
| Mayflower Village | 5,402 | $105,242 |
| North El Monte | 3,730 | $99,447 |
| Avalon | 3,460 | $105,139 |
| Agua Dulce | 3,451 | $146,107 |
| Rose Hills | 2,927 | $122,771 |
| Pepperdine University | 2,747 | $199,432 |
| Desert View Highlands | 2,676 | $76,094 |
| Val Verde | 2,399 | $135,917 |
| San Pasqual | 2,101 | $123,317 |
| Rolling Hills, Los Angeles County | 1,739 | $250,000 or more |
| Hidden Hills | 1,725 | $250,000 or more |
| Elizabeth Lake | 1,651 | $120,078 |
| Leona Valley | 1,555 | $131,667 |
| LittlerockGEOID 0641880 | 1,535 | $56,792 |
| Irwindale | 1,472 | $114,167 |
| Hasley Canyon | 1,195 | $144,712 |
| Green Valley (Los Angeles County) | 1,036 | $87,857 |
| Bradbury | 921 | $171,696 |
| Lake HughesGEOID 0639556 | 544 | $113,516 |
| IndustryGEOID 0636490 | 264 | $59,167 |
| Vernon | 222 | $70,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Los Angeles County?
The median resident of Los Angeles County is 38.2 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 48.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.7%. 33.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Los Angeles County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2±0.1 | 37.9 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2% | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 48.4% | 40.2% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.7%±0.1 pts | 33.8% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.4%±0.1 pts | 5.2% | −0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.9%±0.1 pts | 15.3% | +0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 33.4%±0.2 pts | 27.0% | −0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 55.1%±0.2 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7%±0.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.3%±0.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2%±0.1 pts | 6.6% | −1.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.9%±0.1 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.0%±0.2 pts | 37.1% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.0%±0.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Los Angeles County earn?
Half of Los Angeles County's 3,416,449 households earn less than $90,112 a year (±$392), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $83,741 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,371 after inflation. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Los Angeles County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,112±$392 | $99,122 | +$6,371 |
| Mean household income | $128,770±$667 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,792±$239 | $49,513 | +$3,756 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7%±0.2 pts | 12.0% | −1.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6%±0.4 pts | 15.0% | −3.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.4%±0.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0%±0.1 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Los Angeles County?
Owners occupy 45.9% of Los Angeles County's occupied homes and renters 54.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $834,200 by its owner (±$2,194). The median renter pays $1,954 a month including utilities, and 48.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Los Angeles County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $834,200±$2,194 | $734,700 | +$116,459 |
| Median gross rent | $1,954±$6 | $2,036 | +$157 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.3%±0.3 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,160±$13 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.9%±0.2 pts | 55.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,650,466±972 | 14,644,735 | +107,666 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±0.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.3%±0.2 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6%±0.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.3%±0.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Los Angeles County building?
Builders took permits for 22,250 new housing units across Los Angeles County in 2025 (10,106 single-family), 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Los Angeles County get to work?
64.8% of Los Angeles County's workers drive alone and 17.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Los Angeles County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8%±0.1 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±0.1 pts | 6.6% | +1.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 64.8%±0.2 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±0.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.9%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±0.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.1%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.4 min±0.1 | 28.7 min | −1.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Los Angeles County's census tracts?
Los Angeles County is divided into 2,498 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $5,213 (Tract 2247.02) to $250,000 or more (Tract 8002.06).
All 2,498 census tracts of Los Angeles County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Los Angeles County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 42nd of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 58 |
| Median household income | 26th of 58 |
| Median home value | 11th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th of 58 |
| Median age | 35th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Los Angeles County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.