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Census Tract 5342.03, Los Angeles County, California
Census Tract 5342.03, GEOID 06037534203, in Los Angeles County, California, entirely within Bell Gardens. 3,280 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±578); the 2020 Census counted 3,088.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,280
±578 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,088
Median household income
$52,500
±$6,788 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $90,112
Median home value
not published
Los Angeles County: $834,200
Median gross rent
$1,611
±$152 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $1,954
Where is Census Tract 5342.03?
Census Tract 5342.03 is one of 2,498 census tracts in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 0.29 square miles of land, 10,612 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06037534203, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Bell Gardens | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 5342.03: Tract 5340.01 ($71,052), Tract 5340.02 ($89,672), Tract 5342.01 ($58,826), Tract 5342.02 ($57,614), Tract 5361.02 ($80,116) and Tract 5508.02 ($84,361). 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 5342.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 5342.03's population at 3,280 (±578) in 858 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,088 residents and 828 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 5342.03 | Bell Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,280±578 | 38,229 |
| Households | 858±92 | 9,713 |
| Average household size | 3.70±0.42 | 3.88 |
| Housing units | 858±92 | 9,983 |
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 5342.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 5342.03 is 31.6 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 10.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 97.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.1%. 41.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 5342.03 | Bell Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6±1.9 | 32.3 |
| Under 18 years | 27.3%±4.8 pts | 27.7% |
| 65 years and over | 10.5%±3.6 pts | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 97.6%±2.0 pts | 97.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.9 pts | 1.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 0.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±1.9 pts | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 41.9%±8.3 pts | 41.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 85.0%±5.7 pts | 89.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.9% |
| With a disability | 8.9%±3.4 pts | 9.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.5%±5.4 pts | 16.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 52.2%±7.1 pts | 52.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 3.8%±2.8 pts | 7.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.4%±1.6 pts | 1.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3%±6.7 pts | 96.5% |
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 5342.03 earn?
Half of the 858 households in Census Tract 5342.03 earn less than $52,500 a year (±$6,788), against $90,112 across Los Angeles County: 2,184th highest of the county's 2,422 tracts with a reliable estimate. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 5342.03 | Bell Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,500±$6,788 | $62,298 |
| Mean household income | $72,526±$9,737 | $76,374 |
| Per capita income | $19,884±$2,251 | $20,361 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.0%±6.0 pts | 20.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.1%±9.6 pts | 29.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.3%±9.6 pts | 25.3% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9%±1.7 pts | 96.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4%±3.6 pts | 92.9% |
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 5342.03?
Owners occupy 17.6% of Census Tract 5342.03's occupied homes and renters 82.4%. The median renter pays $1,611 a month including utilities, and 46.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 5342.03 | Bell Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,611±$152 | $1,694 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.1%±10.8 pts | 47.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,813±$909 | $2,438 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 17.6%±7.3 pts | 21.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 82.4%±7.3 pts | 78.8% |
| Housing units | 858±92 | 9,983 |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.1%±10.0 pts | 52.6% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0%±6.2 pts | 5.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±4.8 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6%±3.5 pts | 5.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0%±4.8 pts | 7.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.3%±6.2 pts | 10.1% |
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 5342.03 get to work?
68.8% of Census Tract 5342.03's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.8%.
| Measure | Tract 5342.03 | Bell Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5%±4.9 pts | 60.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 12.8%±5.6 pts | 5.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 68.8%±9.2 pts | 72.0% |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±4.9 pts | 12.6% |
| Public transportation | 4.0%±3.8 pts | 3.5% |
| Walked | 7.7%±5.9 pts | 3.9% |
| Worked from home | 11.6%±5.8 pts | 5.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min±3.3 | 27.9 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 5342.03 compare with the other tracts in Los Angeles County?
Among Los Angeles County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 5342.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Los Angeles County | In Bell Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,660th of 2,470 | 8th of 9 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,281st of 2,495 | 8th of 9 |
| Median household income | 2,184th of 2,422 | 8th of 9 |
| Per capita income | 2,292nd of 2,468 | 5th of 9 |
| Median gross rent | 1,949th of 2,396 | 6th of 9 |
| Poverty rate | 655th of 1,890 | 5th of 9 |
| Median age | 2,219th of 2,473 | 6th of 9 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2,045th of 2,272 | 7th of 9 |
The tracts next to it on Los Angeles County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6015.01 | 2,181st | $52,708±$12,648 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1345.21 | 2,182nd | $52,679±$14,982 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3020.04 | 2,182nd | $52,679±$11,861 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5342.03 | 2,184th | $52,500±$6,788 |
| Tract 2113.20 | 2,185th | $52,461±$18,903 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2412.02 | 2,186th | $52,448±$8,802 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2260.02 | 2,187th | $52,412±$21,476 · 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 5342.03?
4 of the 17 figures for Census Tract 5342.03 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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