Commerce is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Commerce has a 2024 population of 11,456. Commerce is currently declining at a rate of -1.85% annually and its population has decreased by -7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,318 in 2020.
The average household income in Commerce is $83,076 with a poverty rate of 13.45%. The median age in Commerce is 37.3 years: 33.5 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Commerce was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 4,840 | 39.5% |
| White | 3,910 | 31.91% |
| Two or more races | 2,641 | 21.55% |
| Native American | 557 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 234 | 1.91% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,472 | 3.52 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 1,649 | 4.54 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Non Family | 805 | 1.16 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Female | 540 | 3.85 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Male | 478 | 3.58 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
4.07
Average Family Size
3.52
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,195 | 14.12% |
| Associates Degree | 485 | 5.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 819 | 9.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 214 | 2.53% |
| High School Graduate | 2,189 | 25.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,870 | 22.1% |
| Some College | 1,690 | 19.97% |
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 | 8,000 | 4,999 | 889 |
| Other Race | 3,678 | 2,147 | 503 |
| 2+ Races | 1,573 | 898 | 168 |
| Native American | 442 | 361 | 0 |
| Asian | 213 | 190 | 124 |
| White | 161 | 120 | 20 |
| Black | 36 | 36 | 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 asian people with a rate of 58.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,750 | $66,107 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,981 | $37,361 | $34,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,906 | $33,310 | $27,031 |
| Overall | $38,084 | $40,714 | $36,146 |
| Some College | $44,881 | $45,521 | $40,857 |
$38,084
Average Earnings
$40,714
Average Male
$36,146
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
25.19% of Commerce residents speak only English, while 74.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 73.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,601 | 1,559 | 13.44% |
| Other | 4,825 | 567 | 11.75% |
| Multiple | 2,631 | 262 | 9.96% |
| White | 232 | 41 | 17.67% |
| Asian | 234 | 37 | 15.81% |
13.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.1%
Male Poverty Rate
13.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Commerce is White, with 17.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Commerce is Multiple, with 9.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.43% |
| High School | 16.26% |
| Some College | 6.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.68% |
| Female Employed | 8.09% |
| Male Employed | 4.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,236 | $89,867 |
| Households | $66,071 | $83,076 |
| Married Families | $89,020 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,977 | $49,672 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 75+ | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99 | 1.09% |
| White | 71 | 2.47% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 1.2% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
59.9%
Born in Commerce
63.72%
Native Born
36.28%
Foreign Born
17.6%
Non Citizen
18.67%
Naturalized
63.72% of Commerce residents were born in the United States, with 59.9% having been born in California. 17.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,379 | -216 | -2.04% |
| 2028 | 10,595 | -215 | -1.99% |
| 2027 | 10,810 | -215 | -1.95% |
| 2026 | 11,025 | -216 | -1.92% |
| 2025 | 11,241 | -215 | -1.88% |
| 2024 | 11,456 | -216 | -1.85% |
| 2023 | 11,672 | -159 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 11,831 | -217 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 12,048 | -270 | -2.19% |
| 2020 | 12,318 | -290 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 12,608 | -150 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 12,758 | -113 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 12,871 | -74 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 12,945 | -37 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 12,982 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 12,976 | 16 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 12,960 | 33 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 12,927 | 46 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 12,881 | 48 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 12,833 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,568 | 433 | 3.57% |
| 1990 | 12,135 | 1,626 | 15.47% |
| 1980 | 10,509 | -126 | -1.18% |
| 1970 | 10,635 | 1,080 | 11.3% |
| 1960 | 9,555 | -824 | -7.94% |