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Census Tract 1872, Los Angeles County, California
Census Tract 1872, GEOID 06037187200, in Los Angeles County, California, entirely within Los Angeles. 2,872 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±549); the 2020 Census counted 2,801.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,872
±549 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,801
Median household income
$96,912
±$6,316 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $90,112
Median home value
$935,600
±$129,679 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $834,200
Median gross rent
$2,463
±$342 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $1,954
Where is Census Tract 1872?
Census Tract 1872 is one of 2,498 census tracts in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 0.36 square miles of land, 7,890 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06037187200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 1872: Tract 1871.02 ($91,944), Tract 1873 ($126,528), Tract 1972 ($100,392) and Tract 1974.10 ($103,385). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1872?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1872's population at 2,872 (±549) in 1,116 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,801 residents and 1,010 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1872 | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,872±549 | 3,857,263 |
| Households | 1,116±213 | 1,439,097 |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.23 | 2.61 |
| Housing units | 1,181±191 | 1,554,332 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1872?
The median resident of Census Tract 1872 is 34.5 years old; 11.8% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 48.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.5%. 37.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1872 | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5±5.0 | 37.2 |
| Under 18 years | 11.8%±3.7 pts | 19.2% |
| 65 years and over | 14.4%±4.2 pts | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 48.2%±9.8 pts | 47.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.5%±8.1 pts | 28.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 8.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 18.4%±5.8 pts | 11.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±4.3 pts | 3.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 37.4%±6.4 pts | 35.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 63.4%±8.3 pts | 56.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 2.2% |
| With a disability | 12.8%±3.8 pts | 11.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9%±3.1 pts | 9.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.0%±6.0 pts | 79.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.5%±8.5 pts | 38.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1%±5.2 pts | 13.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2%±4.6 pts | 89.3% |
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 Census Tract 1872 earn?
Half of the 1,116 households in Census Tract 1872 earn less than $96,912 a year (±$6,316), against $90,112 across Los Angeles County: 1,003rd highest of the county's 2,422 tracts with a reliable estimate. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1872 | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,912±$6,316 | $81,939 |
| Mean household income | $134,666±$25,473 | $125,130 |
| Per capita income | $53,897±$12,111 | $47,685 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3%±3.7 pts | 16.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±11.7 pts | 21.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1%±6.5 pts | 15.7% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9%±4.6 pts | 96.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5%±4.3 pts | 92.6% |
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 Census Tract 1872?
Owners occupy 32.4% of Census Tract 1872's occupied homes and renters 67.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $935,600 by its owner (±$129,679). The median renter pays $2,463 a month including utilities, and 59.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1872 | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $935,600±$129,679 | $921,200 |
| Median gross rent | $2,463±$342 | $1,933 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.4%±12.6 pts | 50.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,547±$1,426 | $3,497 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 32.4%±8.1 pts | 36.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 67.6%±8.1 pts | 64.0% |
| Housing units | 1,181±191 | 1,554,332 |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.9%±8.9 pts | 36.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9%±3.0 pts | 0.6% |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.3%±4.3 pts | 1.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 22.7%±12.8 pts | 6.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.8%±9.1 pts | 19.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5%±4.1 pts | 11.9% |
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 do people in Census Tract 1872 get to work?
57.0% of Census Tract 1872's workers drive alone and 30.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Tract 1872 | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.1%±5.8 pts | 66.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0%±4.2 pts | 8.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 57.0%±13.4 pts | 59.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±4.2 pts | 8.7% |
| Public transportation | 2.6%±1.9 pts | 6.1% |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 3.2% |
| Worked from home | 30.9%±15.3 pts | 19.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.8 min±5.4 | 30.7 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
How does Census Tract 1872 compare with the other tracts in Los Angeles County?
Among Los Angeles County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1872 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Los Angeles County | In Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,936th of 2,470 | 757th of 1,106 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,699th of 2,495 | 865th of 1,117 |
| Median household income | 1,003rd of 2,422 | 373rd of 1,077 |
| Per capita income | 717th of 2,468 | 375th of 1,105 |
| Median home value | 721st of 2,319 | 400th of 984 |
| Median gross rent | 533rd of 2,396 | 231st of 1,073 |
| Poverty rate | 1,312th of 1,890 | 700th of 919 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 804th of 2,410 | 418th of 1,072 |
| Median age | 1,865th of 2,473 | 796th of 1,109 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,602nd of 2,272 | 557th of 936 |
The tracts next to it on Los Angeles County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1392 | 1,000th | $97,015±$8,801 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6036 | 1,001st | $96,932±$21,002 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4006.05 | 1,002nd | $96,920±$24,007 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1872 | 1,003rd | $96,912±$6,316 |
| Tract 3112 | 1,004th | $96,848±$26,817 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4078.01 | 1,005th | $96,809±$38,958 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5750.01 | 1,006th | $96,677±$30,635 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1872?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1872 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections