2023 ACS Census Data · Population 9,848,406
Los Angeles County is one of the most populous counties in California with a population of 9.8M. The median household income is $87,760, 35% above the national average. The poverty rate is 13.6%, median home value is $783,300, and 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 47% above the national average.
Population
9,848,406
2023 estimate
Rank #1 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$87,760
Household
Rank #293 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$783,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #26 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
35.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #407 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
33.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
55.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
1% above California avg·35% above national avg
Poverty Rate
6% below California avg·9% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% above California avg·12% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$44,319
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
38% above California avg·274% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
17% above California avg·104% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
28% below California avg·37% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
26% below California avg·92% below national avg
Housing Units
3,624,084
Households
3,390,254
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,076
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
19% above California avg·47% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below California avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.9%
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