La Mirada, 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 | La Mirada | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,133 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5883.8 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.64% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,002 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in La Mirada declined by 4.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 46,945 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
La Mirada has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | La Mirada | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,636 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.09% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in La Mirada is about 12% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | La Mirada | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $158,969 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,048 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in La Mirada is about 6.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,048 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in La Mirada spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 253 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | La Mirada | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.8 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 253 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,858 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 35,129 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,474 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in La Mirada is 30 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
La Mirada has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | La Mirada | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.97 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
La Mirada has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | La Mirada | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about La Mirada, California.
What is the population of La Mirada, California?
The population of La Mirada, California is 46,133, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of La Mirada, California?
The population density of La Mirada, California is 5883.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in La Mirada, California?
The median household income in La Mirada, California is $108,636, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in La Mirada, California?
The median home price in La Mirada, California is $158,969, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in La Mirada, California?
The unemployment rate in La Mirada, California is 4.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.