East Los Angeles, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | East Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 110,838 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14862.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.09% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 30,376 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in East Los Angeles declined by 7.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 113,832 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
East Los Angeles has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | East Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,350 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.42% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in East Los Angeles is about 29% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | East Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $515,369 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,437 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 34.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in East Los Angeles is about 29.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,437 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in East Los Angeles spend about 56 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 235 hours, about 9.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | East Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 56.3 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 235 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,277 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 44,967 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,437 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in East Los Angeles is 28 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
East Los Angeles has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | East Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.74 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
East Los Angeles has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | East Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Los Angeles, California.
What is the population of East Los Angeles, California?
The population of East Los Angeles, California is 110,838, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of East Los Angeles, California?
The population density of East Los Angeles, California is 14862.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in East Los Angeles, California?
The median household income in East Los Angeles, California is $68,350, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in East Los Angeles, California?
The median home price in East Los Angeles, California is $515,369, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in East Los Angeles, California?
The unemployment rate in East Los Angeles, California is 5.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.