East Los Angeles is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. East Los Angeles has a 2024 population of 115,676. East Los Angeles is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -4.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 120,504 in 2020.
The average household income in East Los Angeles is $77,355 with a poverty rate of 17.24%. The median age in East Los Angeles is 33.2 years: 32 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Los Angeles was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 63,690 | 54.33% |
| White | 33,511 | 28.59% |
| Two or more races | 14,891 | 12.7% |
| Native American | 2,690 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 1,692 | 1.44% |
| Black or African American | 665 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.07% |
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 | 31,013 | 3.77 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Married | 13,821 | 4.45 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Female | 6,824 | 4.3 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
| Non Family | 6,100 | 1.43 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Male | 4,268 | 4.07 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
4.13
Average Family Size
3.77
Average Household Size
34.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,668 | 16.82% |
| Associates Degree | 3,262 | 4.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,009 | 7.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,238 | 2.97% |
| High School Graduate | 18,276 | 24.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20,898 | 27.75% |
| Some College | 11,959 | 15.88% |
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 | 71,397 | 38,478 | 6,691 |
| Other Race | 40,531 | 20,711 | 3,203 |
| 2+ Races | 9,745 | 5,701 | 1,360 |
| White | 1,761 | 1,587 | 785 |
| Native American | 1,644 | 806 | 151 |
| Asian | 1,387 | 1,017 | 518 |
| Black | 442 | 383 | 168 |
| Islander | 47 | 34 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,615 | $52,384 | $46,370 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,959 | $56,518 | $69,424 |
| High School Graduate | $33,023 | $34,544 | $29,495 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,064 | $33,205 | $20,680 |
| Overall | $33,817 | $36,835 | $29,844 |
| Some College | $39,153 | $44,918 | $33,820 |
$33,817
Average Earnings
$36,835
Average Male
$29,844
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
15.54% of East Los Angeles residents speak only English, while 84.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 83.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 111,325 | 18,971 | 17.04% |
| Other | 63,285 | 11,732 | 18.54% |
| Multiple | 14,820 | 1,622 | 10.94% |
| White | 2,328 | 601 | 25.82% |
| Native | 2,666 | 502 | 18.83% |
| Asian | 1,666 | 396 | 23.77% |
| Black | 645 | 58 | 8.99% |
| Islander | 83 | 14 | 16.87% |
17.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.24%
Male Poverty Rate
19.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Los Angeles is White, with 25.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Los Angeles is Black, with 8.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.45% |
| High School | 13.75% |
| Some College | 10.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.1% |
| Female Employed | 10.69% |
| Male Employed | 7.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,096 | $79,630 |
| Households | $64,119 | $77,355 |
| Married Families | $73,279 | $87,994 |
| Non Families | $28,937 | $49,431 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,157
Number of Veterans
1,058
Male Veterans
99
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 354 |
| Second Gulf War | 260 |
| First Gulf War | 193 |
| Korea | 46 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 317 |
| 65 to 74 | 260 |
| 35 to 54 | 253 |
| 55 to 64 | 216 |
| 18 to 34 | 111 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,017 | 1.21% |
| Other Race | 508 | 1.06% |
| White | 366 | 1.46% |
| 2+ Races | 207 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 52 | 3.48% |
| Black | 16 | 3.62% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
57.66%
Born in East Los Angeles
61.11%
Native Born
38.89%
Foreign Born
24.26%
Non Citizen
14.63%
Naturalized
61.11% of East Los Angeles residents were born in the United States, with 57.66% having been born in California. 24.26% 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 | 115,676 | -773 | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 116,449 | -773 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 117,222 | -1,742 | -1.46% |
| 2021 | 118,964 | -1,540 | -1.28% |
| 2020 | 120,504 | -683 | -0.56% |
| 2019 | 121,187 | 1,360 | 1.13% |
| 2018 | 119,827 | -4,078 | -3.29% |
| 2017 | 123,905 | -286 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 124,191 | -1,224 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 125,415 | -2,195 | -1.72% |
| 2014 | 127,610 | -287 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 127,897 | 1,146 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 126,751 | 2,529 | 2.04% |
| 2011 | 124,222 | -2,274 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 126,496 | 0 | 0% |