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Census Tract 5356.04, Los Angeles County, California
Census Tract 5356.04, GEOID 06037535604, in Los Angeles County, California, entirely within South Gate. 4,306 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±600); the 2020 Census counted 4,213.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,306
±600 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,213
Median household income
$74,583
±$12,669 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $90,112
Median home value
$659,000
±$56,797 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $834,200
Median gross rent
$1,429
±$108 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $1,954
Where is Census Tract 5356.04?
Census Tract 5356.04 is one of 2,498 census tracts in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 0.17 square miles of land, 24,637 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06037535604, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| South Gate | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 5356.04: Tract 5354 ($68,514), Tract 5356.03 ($47,647), Tract 5356.05 ($71,111) and Tract 5356.06 ($65,658). 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 5356.04?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 5356.04's population at 4,306 (±600) in 1,064 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,213 residents and 1,049 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 5356.04 | South Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,306±600 | 91,483 |
| Households | 1,064±117 | 25,199 |
| Average household size | 4.05±0.39 | 3.63 |
| Housing units | 1,093±110 | 25,733 |
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 5356.04?
The median resident of Census Tract 5356.04 is 31.4 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 98.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.3%. 41.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 5356.04 | South Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4±5.6 | 36.3 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2%±2.7 pts | 22.6% |
| 65 years and over | 13.5%±3.2 pts | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 98.1%±1.9 pts | 95.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.4 pts | 2.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 41.9%±4.2 pts | 41.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 89.0%±5.0 pts | 82.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 1.3% |
| With a disability | 10.4%±3.2 pts | 9.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.7%±3.8 pts | 12.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 53.8%±6.3 pts | 59.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.1%±4.2 pts | 11.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.7%±1.6 pts | 2.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.7%±2.0 pts | 95.6% |
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 5356.04 earn?
Half of the 1,064 households in Census Tract 5356.04 earn less than $74,583 a year (±$12,669), against $90,112 across Los Angeles County: 1,626th highest of the county's 2,422 tracts with a reliable estimate. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 5356.04 | South Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,583±$12,669 | $74,571 |
| Mean household income | $102,521±$30,691 | $91,671 |
| Per capita income | $25,724±$7,088 | $26,381 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2%±6.3 pts | 12.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.8%±7.2 pts | 14.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.1%±9.1 pts | 21.5% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5%±5.3 pts | 94.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6%±6.3 pts | 90.5% |
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 Census Tract 5356.04?
Owners occupy 47.8% of Census Tract 5356.04's occupied homes and renters 52.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $659,000 by its owner (±$56,797). The median renter pays $1,429 a month including utilities, and 43.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 5356.04 | South Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $659,000±$56,797 | $636,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,429±$108 | $1,531 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.1%±12.5 pts | 46.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,175±$519 | $2,325 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.8%±10.9 pts | 45.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.2%±10.9 pts | 54.7% |
| Housing units | 1,093±110 | 25,733 |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.6%±9.2 pts | 55.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±3.8 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.8 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.3%±1.9 pts | 2.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.0%±8.0 pts | 22.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5%±3.2 pts | 7.7% |
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 5356.04 get to work?
82.4% of Census Tract 5356.04's workers drive alone and 6.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.6%.
| Measure | Tract 5356.04 | South Gate |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1%±6.2 pts | 64.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6%±3.8 pts | 7.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 82.4%±5.5 pts | 69.6% |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±3.4 pts | 15.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7%±1.8 pts | 3.8% |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 1.9% |
| Worked from home | 6.6%±4.1 pts | 7.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.3 min±3.5 | 32.5 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 5356.04 compare with the other tracts in Los Angeles County?
Among Los Angeles County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 5356.04 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Los Angeles County | In South Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 919th of 2,470 | 12th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 291st of 2,495 | 5th of 21 |
| Median household income | 1,626th of 2,422 | 10th of 21 |
| Per capita income | 1,936th of 2,468 | 11th of 21 |
| Median home value | 1,610th of 2,319 | 4th of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 2,186th of 2,396 | 14th of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 1,327th of 1,890 | 14th of 19 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2,328th of 2,410 | 19th of 19 |
| Median age | 2,239th of 2,473 | 20th of 21 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,161st of 2,272 | 8th of 21 |
The tracts next to it on Los Angeles County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2016.02 | 1,623rd | $74,609±$27,418 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4050.02 | 1,624th | $74,605±$27,057 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5323.02 | 1,625th | $74,602±$22,616 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5356.04 | 1,626th | $74,583±$12,669 |
| Tract 1041.08 | 1,627th | $74,506±$18,518 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1224.10 | 1,628th | $74,479±$12,721 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4817.13 | 1,629th | $74,453±$30,514 · 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 5356.04?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 5356.04 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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