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 | Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,855,485 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7686.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.21% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,413,052 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Los Angeles grew by 0.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 3,841,576 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Los Angeles has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,472 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.52% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Los Angeles is about 17% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,035,900 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,877 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 36.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Los Angeles is about 46.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,877 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Los Angeles 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 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 253 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,832 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 32,111 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,652 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Los Angeles has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Los Angeles | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Los Angeles, California.
What is the population of Los Angeles, California?
The population of Los Angeles, California is 3,855,485, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Los Angeles, California?
The population density of Los Angeles, California is 7686.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Los Angeles, California?
The median household income in Los Angeles, California is $80,472, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Los Angeles, California?
The median home price in Los Angeles, California is $1,035,900, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Los Angeles, California?
The unemployment rate in Los Angeles, California is 7.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.