El Segundo is a city located in Los Angeles County California. El Segundo has a 2024 population of 16,188. El Segundo is currently declining at a rate of -1.56% annually and its population has decreased by -5.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,216 in 2020.
The average household income in El Segundo is $177,618 with a poverty rate of 4.66%. The median age in El Segundo is 36.4 years: 35.9 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Segundo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,259 | 65.92% |
| Two or more races | 2,877 | 16.84% |
| Asian | 1,714 | 10.03% |
| Black or African American | 818 | 4.79% |
| Other race | 378 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,075 | 2.41 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Married | 3,359 | 3.17 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 2,890 | 1.48 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Female | 535 | 2.5 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Male | 291 | 2.77 | 18.6 | 81.4 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
42.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 0.99% |
| Associates Degree | 1,020 | 8.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,712 | 37.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,034 | 24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,269 | 10.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 2,393 | 18.93% |
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 | 7,927 | 7,804 | 4,958 |
| Hispanic | 2,304 | 2,253 | 1,023 |
| 2+ Races | 1,740 | 1,688 | 836 |
| Asian | 1,309 | 1,299 | 1,024 |
| Black | 367 | 353 | 307 |
| Other Race | 271 | 259 | 115 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 83.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,713 | $114,519 | $81,469 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,319 | $143,179 | $85,972 |
| High School Graduate | $75,583 | $83,344 | $49,423 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,375 | $0 | $18,229 |
| Overall | $84,516 | $104,048 | $75,697 |
| Some College | $68,229 | $82,500 | $48,250 |
$84,516
Average Earnings
$104,048
Average Male
$75,697
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.97% of El Segundo residents speak only English, while 15.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,807 | 470 | 4.79% |
| Hispanic | 3,195 | 145 | 4.54% |
| Multiple | 2,867 | 97 | 3.38% |
| Black | 791 | 77 | 9.73% |
| Other | 376 | 76 | 20.21% |
| Asian | 1,713 | 33 | 1.93% |
| Native | 35 | 3 | 8.57% |
4.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.43%
Male Poverty Rate
4.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Segundo is Other, with 20.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Segundo is Asian, with 1.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.42% |
| Some College | 4.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.45% |
| High School | 1.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.13% |
| Female Employed | 2.28% |
| Male Employed | 1.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $173,714 | $206,176 |
| Households | $142,596 | $177,618 |
| Married Families | $182,399 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $102,079 | $130,145 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
472
Number of Veterans
387
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 185 |
| Second Gulf War | 175 |
| Vietnam | 101 |
| Korea | 48 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 137 |
| 18 to 34 | 107 |
| 75+ | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 410 | 4.33% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 5.97% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 2% |
| Black | 19 | 4.27% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.2%
Labor Force Participation
72%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
61.81%
Born in El Segundo
87.98%
Native Born
12.02%
Foreign Born
4.44%
Non Citizen
7.58%
Naturalized
87.98% of El Segundo residents were born in the United States, with 61.81% having been born in California. 4.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,903 | -257 | -1.7% |
| 2028 | 15,160 | -257 | -1.67% |
| 2027 | 15,417 | -257 | -1.64% |
| 2026 | 15,674 | -257 | -1.61% |
| 2025 | 15,931 | -257 | -1.59% |
| 2024 | 16,188 | -257 | -1.56% |
| 2023 | 16,445 | -162 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 16,607 | -262 | -1.55% |
| 2021 | 16,869 | -347 | -2.02% |
| 2020 | 17,216 | 755 | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 16,461 | -149 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 16,610 | -125 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 16,735 | -94 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 16,829 | -47 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 16,876 | 20 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 16,856 | 36 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 16,820 | 45 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 16,775 | 59 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 16,716 | 60 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 16,656 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,033 | 810 | 5.32% |
| 1990 | 15,223 | 1,471 | 10.7% |
| 1980 | 13,752 | -1,868 | -11.96% |
| 1970 | 15,620 | 1,401 | 9.85% |
| 1960 | 14,219 | 6,208 | 77.49% |
| 1950 | 8,011 | 4,273 | 114.31% |
| 1940 | 3,738 | 235 | 6.71% |
| 1930 | 3,503 | 1,940 | 124.12% |
| 1920 | 1,563 | -13,340 | -89.51% |