Acton is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. Acton has a 2024 population of 7,234. Acton is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually but its population has increased by 2.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,054 in 2020.
The average household income in Acton is $133,140 with a poverty rate of 7.79%. The median age in Acton is 45.7 years: 47.4 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Acton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,294 | 68.57% |
| Other race | 1,453 | 18.82% |
| Two or more races | 755 | 9.78% |
| Asian | 168 | 2.18% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,680 | 2.88 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Married | 1,600 | 3.4 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Non Family | 615 | 1.15 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 348 | 3.26 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 117 | 3.8 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
94.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 2.93% |
| Associates Degree | 458 | 8.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,194 | 21.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 434 | 7.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,651 | 29.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 207 | 3.72% |
| Some College | 1,456 | 26.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,426 | 3,352 | 1,340 |
| Hispanic | 1,819 | 1,523 | 150 |
| Other Race | 855 | 648 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 551 | 529 | 62 |
| Asian | 141 | 141 | 73 |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 17 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 58.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,697 | $83,427 | $69,435 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,188 | $156,875 | $83,060 |
| High School Graduate | $52,188 | $62,650 | $34,324 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,563 | $29,750 | $20,526 |
| Overall | $64,583 | $68,085 | $59,143 |
| Some College | $54,918 | $67,813 | $52,625 |
$64,583
Average Earnings
$68,085
Average Male
$59,143
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.9% of Acton residents speak only English, while 26.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,817 | 360 | 12.78% |
| Multiple | 754 | 251 | 33.29% |
| White | 4,416 | 224 | 5.07% |
| Other | 1,453 | 107 | 7.36% |
| Asian | 168 | 4 | 2.38% |
7.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.01%
Male Poverty Rate
5.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Acton is Multiple, with 33.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Acton is Asian, with 2.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.54% |
| High School | 17.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.18% |
| Some College | 2.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 4.14% |
| Female Employed | 1.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,420 | $147,223 |
| Households | $110,000 | $133,140 |
| Married Families | $140,968 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,088 | $75,744 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
324
Number of Veterans
298
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 132 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 279 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 3.78% |
| Other Race | 28 | 2.9% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 2.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.38%
Born in Acton
85.88%
Native Born
14.12%
Foreign Born
4.02%
Non Citizen
10.1%
Naturalized
85.88% of Acton residents were born in the United States, with 66.38% having been born in California. 4.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,234 | -26 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 7,260 | -26 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 7,286 | 477 | 7.01% |
| 2021 | 6,809 | -245 | -3.47% |
| 2020 | 7,054 | -178 | -2.46% |
| 2019 | 7,232 | 47 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 7,185 | -93 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 7,278 | 108 | 1.51% |
| 2016 | 7,170 | 112 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 7,058 | 102 | 1.47% |
| 2014 | 6,956 | -66 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 7,022 | -95 | -1.33% |
| 2012 | 7,117 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 7,138 | -458 | -6.03% |
| 2010 | 7,596 | 0 | 0% |