La Mirada is a city located in Los Angeles County California. La Mirada has a 2024 population of 44,729. La Mirada is currently declining at a rate of -1.71% annually and its population has decreased by -6.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,831 in 2020.
The average household income in La Mirada is $125,694 with a poverty rate of 6.53%. The median age in La Mirada is 42.4 years: 40.4 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Mirada was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,270 | 36.79% |
| Asian | 10,855 | 23.12% |
| Other race | 9,502 | 20.24% |
| Two or more races | 7,777 | 16.57% |
| Black or African American | 1,004 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 441 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.2% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,002 | 2.97 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 8,957 | 3.49 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Non Family | 3,141 | 1.14 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Female | 1,981 | 3.16 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Male | 923 | 3.8 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,020 | 3.15% |
| Associates Degree | 2,881 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,387 | 25.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,493 | 13.86% |
| High School Graduate | 6,881 | 21.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,836 | 5.66% |
| Some College | 6,928 | 21.37% |
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 | 13,237 | 11,286 | 3,634 |
| White | 9,545 | 9,117 | 3,582 |
| Asian | 8,406 | 8,003 | 5,219 |
| Other Race | 6,290 | 5,133 | 1,419 |
| 2+ Races | 4,084 | 3,719 | 1,571 |
| Black | 661 | 591 | 221 |
| Native American | 390 | 373 | 73 |
| Islander | 96 | 96 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,777 | $82,736 | $61,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,031 | $69,886 | $76,369 |
| High School Graduate | $45,540 | $49,739 | $35,630 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,250 | $41,065 | $23,611 |
| Overall | $60,838 | $68,405 | $52,725 |
| Some College | $59,315 | $70,793 | $51,788 |
$60,838
Average Earnings
$68,405
Average Male
$52,725
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.92% of La Mirada residents speak only English, while 44.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,467 | 1,265 | 6.18% |
| Asian | 10,319 | 721 | 6.99% |
| White | 11,442 | 673 | 5.88% |
| Other | 9,236 | 620 | 6.71% |
| Multiple | 7,547 | 560 | 7.42% |
| Islander | 96 | 80 | 83.33% |
| Black | 855 | 47 | 5.5% |
| Native | 420 | 44 | 10.48% |
6.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.1%
Male Poverty Rate
7.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Mirada is Islander, with 83.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Mirada is Black, with 5.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.92% |
| High School | 9.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.49% |
| Some College | 5.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.63% |
| Female Employed | 3.24% |
| Male Employed | 1.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,686 | $139,248 |
| Households | $110,177 | $125,694 |
| Married Families | $132,911 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,129 | $64,972 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,736
Number of Veterans
1,661
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 653 |
| First Gulf War | 315 |
| Second Gulf War | 304 |
| World War II | 131 |
| Korea | 122 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 723 |
| 35 to 54 | 433 |
| 65 to 74 | 353 |
| 55 to 64 | 140 |
| 18 to 34 | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 934 | 6.46% |
| Hispanic | 542 | 3.39% |
| 2+ Races | 274 | 5.35% |
| Asian | 209 | 2.22% |
| Other Race | 184 | 2.41% |
| Black | 81 | 8.64% |
| Islander | 36 | 37.5% |
| Native American | 18 | 4.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
60.83%
Born in La Mirada
73.35%
Native Born
26.65%
Foreign Born
6.58%
Non Citizen
20.07%
Naturalized
73.35% of La Mirada residents were born in the United States, with 60.83% having been born in California. 6.58% 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 | 40,852 | -776 | -1.86% |
| 2028 | 41,628 | -775 | -1.83% |
| 2027 | 42,403 | -775 | -1.79% |
| 2026 | 43,178 | -776 | -1.77% |
| 2025 | 43,954 | -775 | -1.73% |
| 2024 | 44,729 | -776 | -1.71% |
| 2023 | 45,505 | -614 | -1.33% |
| 2022 | 46,119 | -815 | -1.74% |
| 2021 | 46,934 | -897 | -1.88% |
| 2020 | 47,831 | -71 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 47,902 | -447 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 48,349 | -357 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 48,706 | -281 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 48,987 | -167 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 49,154 | 71 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 49,083 | 119 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 48,964 | 113 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 48,851 | 163 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 48,688 | 167 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 48,521 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 46,783 | 6,331 | 15.65% |
| 1990 | 40,452 | -534 | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 40,986 | 10,178 | 33.04% |
| 1970 | 30,808 | 8,364 | 37.27% |
| 1960 | 22,444 | -18,408 | -45.06% |