Avocado Heights is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. Avocado Heights has a 2024 population of 13,146. Avocado Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,836 in 2020.
The average household income in Avocado Heights is $120,058 with a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median age in Avocado Heights is 38.2 years: 39.2 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avocado Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 6,075 | 46.97% |
| Two or more races | 2,842 | 21.97% |
| White | 2,360 | 18.25% |
| Asian | 1,428 | 11.04% |
| Black or African American | 191 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.05% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,574 | 3.57 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Married | 2,117 | 4.05 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 642 | 3.8 | 64 | 36 |
| Non Family | 494 | 1.4 | 66 | 34 |
| Male | 321 | 3.3 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
3.79
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 929 | 10.69% |
| Associates Degree | 630 | 7.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,471 | 16.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 596 | 6.86% |
| High School Graduate | 2,223 | 25.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,221 | 14.05% |
| Some College | 1,622 | 18.66% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,851 | 5,015 | 1,228 |
| Other Race | 3,739 | 2,710 | 361 |
| 2+ Races | 1,978 | 1,414 | 587 |
| Asian | 1,108 | 895 | 523 |
| White | 572 | 490 | 185 |
| Black | 138 | 138 | 102 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 7 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,287 | $72,404 | $76,324 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,781 | $51,914 | $77,500 |
| High School Graduate | $46,042 | $63,157 | $34,205 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,491 | $27,454 | $29,509 |
| Overall | $47,093 | $54,247 | $43,909 |
| Some College | $48,984 | $63,221 | $43,814 |
$47,093
Average Earnings
$54,247
Average Male
$43,909
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.32% of Avocado Heights residents speak only English, while 72.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 62.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,515 | 1,085 | 10.32% |
| Other | 6,075 | 902 | 14.85% |
| Asian | 1,286 | 145 | 11.28% |
| Multiple | 2,842 | 122 | 4.29% |
| White | 632 | 59 | 9.34% |
| Black | 191 | 36 | 18.85% |
10.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.96%
Male Poverty Rate
11.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avocado Heights is Black, with 18.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avocado Heights is Multiple, with 4.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.79% |
| High School | 11.43% |
| Some College | 7.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.29% |
| Female Employed | 6.1% |
| Male Employed | 2.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,254 | $125,169 |
| Households | $95,000 | $120,058 |
| Married Families | $112,748 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,368 | $74,991 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
240
Number of Veterans
236
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| Korea | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 91 |
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 135 | 1.61% |
| White | 126 | 6.58% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 1.61% |
| Other Race | 35 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 34 | 2.85% |
| Black | 9 | 5.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
64.28%
Born in Avocado Heights
70.8%
Native Born
29.2%
Foreign Born
11.31%
Non Citizen
17.89%
Naturalized
70.8% of Avocado Heights residents were born in the United States, with 64.28% having been born in California. 11.31% 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 | 13,146 | -162 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 13,308 | -162 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 13,470 | 148 | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 13,322 | -514 | -3.71% |
| 2020 | 13,836 | -1,590 | -10.31% |
| 2019 | 15,426 | -477 | -3% |
| 2018 | 15,903 | -310 | -1.91% |
| 2017 | 16,213 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 16,188 | 271 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 15,917 | 485 | 3.14% |
| 2014 | 15,432 | 745 | 5.07% |
| 2013 | 14,687 | -625 | -4.08% |
| 2012 | 15,312 | -66 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 15,378 | -33 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 15,411 | 0 | 0% |