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Census Tract 4338.03, Los Angeles County, California
Census Tract 4338.03, GEOID 06037433803, in Los Angeles County, California, entirely within South El Monte. 3,302 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±472); the 2020 Census counted 3,037.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,302
±472 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,037
Median household income
$89,735
±$16,652 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $90,112
Median home value
$638,200
±$20,062 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $834,200
Median gross rent
$1,996
±$326 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $1,954
Where is Census Tract 4338.03?
Census Tract 4338.03 is one of 2,498 census tracts in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 0.46 square miles of land, 6,617 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06037433803, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| South El Monte | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 4338.03: Tract 4338.04 ($73,877), Tract 4340.04 ($108,319), Tract 4341 ($74,135) and Tract 9800.36 ($159,088). 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 4338.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 4338.03's population at 3,302 (±472) in 881 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,037 residents and 882 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 4338.03 | South El Monte |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,302±472 | 19,287 |
| Households | 881±96 | 5,087 |
| Average household size | 3.75±0.40 | 3.79 |
| Housing units | 920±88 | 5,292 |
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 4338.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 4338.03 is 40.8 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 65.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 32.8%. 40.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 4338.03 | South El Monte |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±3.6 | 37.2 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0%±3.1 pts | 24.3% |
| 65 years and over | 18.5%±5.6 pts | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 65.4%±8.6 pts | 74.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 3.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 32.8%±8.6 pts | 20.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 40.1%±7.6 pts | 45.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 70.0%±9.7 pts | 81.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8%±2.7 pts | 2.4% |
| With a disability | 14.9%±4.4 pts | 11.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±2.4 pts | 13.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 62.6%±8.0 pts | 55.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.1%±4.5 pts | 10.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2%±1.7 pts | 2.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.6%±2.7 pts | 96.0% |
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 4338.03 earn?
Half of the 881 households in Census Tract 4338.03 earn less than $89,735 a year (±$16,652), against $90,112 across Los Angeles County: 1,185th highest of the county's 2,422 tracts with a reliable estimate. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 4338.03 | South El Monte |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,735±$16,652 | $72,990 |
| Mean household income | $96,960±$10,660 | $87,532 |
| Per capita income | $26,762±$3,769 | $23,948 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.1%±12.7 pts | 20.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.5%±18.6 pts | 34.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±7.5 pts | 22.8% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1%±3.8 pts | 92.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7%±7.8 pts | 88.4% |
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 4338.03?
Owners occupy 70.0% of Census Tract 4338.03's occupied homes and renters 30.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $638,200 by its owner (±$20,062). The median renter pays $1,996 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 4338.03 | South El Monte |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $638,200±$20,062 | $601,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,996±$326 | $1,752 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0%±18.5 pts | 55.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,326±$211 | $2,259 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.0%±9.1 pts | 50.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.0%±9.1 pts | 49.5% |
| Housing units | 920±88 | 5,292 |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.5%±6.8 pts | 65.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 9.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±1.8 pts | 2.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.2%±4.3 pts | 3.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0%±4.5 pts | 4.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7%±2.4 pts | 7.9% |
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 4338.03 get to work?
69.8% of Census Tract 4338.03's workers drive alone and 11.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Tract 4338.03 | South El Monte |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0%±5.0 pts | 60.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2%±3.3 pts | 7.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 69.8%±8.2 pts | 72.6% |
| Carpooled | 14.1%±6.4 pts | 13.0% |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 3.0% |
| Walked | 3.5%±4.3 pts | 3.3% |
| Worked from home | 11.4%±4.3 pts | 6.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min±2.4 | 27.3 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 4338.03 compare with the other tracts in Los Angeles County?
Among Los Angeles County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 4338.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Los Angeles County | In South El Monte |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,643rd of 2,470 | 4th of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,878th of 2,495 | 4th of 5 |
| Median household income | 1,185th of 2,422 | 2nd of 5 |
| Per capita income | 1,851st of 2,468 | 2nd of 5 |
| Median home value | 1,730th of 2,319 | 1st of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 1,139th of 2,396 | 2nd of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 464th of 1,890 | 3rd of 5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,977th of 2,410 | 2nd of 4 |
| Median age | 841st of 2,473 | 2nd of 5 |
| Owner-occupied share | 613th of 2,272 | 1st of 5 |
The tracts next to it on Los Angeles County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5031.06 | 1,182nd | $89,958±$22,282 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5715.04 | 1,183rd | $89,880±$40,137 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4033.23 | 1,184th | $89,828±$23,859 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4338.03 | 1,185th | $89,735±$16,652 |
| Tract 7009.02 | 1,186th | $89,683±$41,902 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5340.02 | 1,187th | $89,672±$13,163 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5732.02 | 1,188th | $89,613±$17,848 · 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 4338.03?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 4338.03 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are 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
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