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Census Tract 6040.02, Los Angeles County, California
Census Tract 6040.02, GEOID 06037604002, in Los Angeles County, California, entirely within Lawndale. 3,805 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±434); the 2020 Census counted 4,863.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,805
±434 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,863
Median household income
$85,967
±$12,547 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $90,112
Median home value
$869,000
±$75,193 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $834,200
Median gross rent
$2,017
±$233 (90% margin)
Los Angeles County: $1,954
Where is Census Tract 6040.02?
Census Tract 6040.02 is one of 2,498 census tracts in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 0.25 square miles of land, 19,375 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06037604002, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Lawndale | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 6040.02: Tract 6040.01 ($79,167), Tract 6041.02 ($87,891), Tract 6205.21 ($126,071), Tract 6206.01 ($132,416) and Tract 6503 ($81,885). 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 6040.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 6040.02's population at 3,805 (±434) in 1,533 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,863 residents and 1,661 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 6040.02 | Lawndale |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,805±434 | 30,781 |
| Households | 1,533±142 | 9,738 |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.19 | 3.13 |
| Housing units | 1,587±147 | 10,259 |
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 6040.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 6040.02 is 37.5 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 55.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.5%. 29.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 6040.02 | Lawndale |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5±2.3 | 36.9 |
| Under 18 years | 20.0%±4.6 pts | 22.7% |
| 65 years and over | 12.5%±2.6 pts | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 55.0%±6.8 pts | 65.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.5%±5.8 pts | 14.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.9%±2.7 pts | 6.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.6%±5.9 pts | 11.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±3.8 pts | 2.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 29.9%±7.1 pts | 38.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 56.1%±7.3 pts | 67.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5%±2.6 pts | 2.6% |
| With a disability | 7.9%±2.7 pts | 8.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2%±4.5 pts | 11.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.0%±6.1 pts | 72.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.8%±6.4 pts | 20.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4%±3.8 pts | 5.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.8%±6.7 pts | 92.2% |
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 6040.02 earn?
Half of the 1,533 households in Census Tract 6040.02 earn less than $85,967 a year (±$12,547), against $90,112 across Los Angeles County: 1,293rd highest of the county's 2,422 tracts with a reliable estimate. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 6040.02 | Lawndale |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,967±$12,547 | $85,441 |
| Mean household income | $103,235±$14,374 | $102,128 |
| Per capita income | $41,959±$6,345 | $33,119 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9%±6.3 pts | 13.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.4%±18.2 pts | 15.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0%±5.7 pts | 18.6% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3%±1.1 pts | 98.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.8%±2.7 pts | 95.9% |
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 6040.02?
Owners occupy 27.9% of Census Tract 6040.02's occupied homes and renters 72.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $869,000 by its owner (±$75,193). The median renter pays $2,017 a month including utilities, and 49.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 6040.02 | Lawndale |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $869,000±$75,193 | $781,900 |
| Median gross rent | $2,017±$233 | $1,938 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.4%±10.3 pts | 46.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,448±$303 | $2,883 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 27.9%±6.7 pts | 37.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 72.1%±6.7 pts | 63.0% |
| Housing units | 1,587±147 | 10,259 |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.4%±8.3 pts | 56.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9%±2.5 pts | 3.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5%±4.4 pts | 6.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8%±4.2 pts | 6.1% |
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 6040.02 get to work?
72.3% of Census Tract 6040.02's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Tract 6040.02 | Lawndale |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.7%±4.9 pts | 71.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±3.4 pts | 9.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 72.3%±8.1 pts | 73.9% |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±3.3 pts | 8.3% |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±1.6 pts | 1.5% |
| Walked | 4.1%±5.1 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±3.3 pts | 7.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min±4.4 | 24.6 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 6040.02 compare with the other tracts in Los Angeles County?
Among Los Angeles County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 6040.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Los Angeles County | In Lawndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,289th of 2,470 | 5th of 8 |
| Residents per square mile | 520th of 2,495 | 2nd of 8 |
| Median household income | 1,293rd of 2,422 | 4th of 8 |
| Per capita income | 1,091st of 2,468 | 2nd of 8 |
| Median home value | 895th of 2,319 | 1st of 8 |
| Median gross rent | 1,119th of 2,396 | 3rd of 8 |
| Poverty rate | 1,070th of 1,890 | 2nd of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,396th of 2,410 | 2nd of 8 |
| Median age | 1,363rd of 2,473 | 4th of 8 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,731st of 2,272 | 7th of 8 |
The tracts next to it on Los Angeles County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4811.02 | 1,290th | $86,037±$18,208 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1371.03 | 1,291st | $86,029±$14,002 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9203.43 | 1,292nd | $85,984±$7,431 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1851.01 | 1,293rd | $85,967±$32,871 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6040.02 | 1,293rd | $85,967±$12,547 |
| Tract 3025.06 | 1,295th | $85,882±$18,119 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5030 | 1,296th | $85,865±$37,686 · 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 6040.02?
Every figure for Census Tract 6040.02 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
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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