Ladera Heights is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. Ladera Heights has a 2024 population of 6,745. Ladera Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 5.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,419 in 2020.
The average household income in Ladera Heights is $200,304 with a poverty rate of 9.32%. The median age in Ladera Heights is 41 years: 39.7 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ladera Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,426 | 61.06% |
| Two or more races | 1,275 | 17.59% |
| White | 1,146 | 15.81% |
| Asian | 285 | 3.93% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,735 | 2.65 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 1,179 | 3.07 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Non Family | 786 | 1.23 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 595 | 3.5 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 175 | 3.33 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 196 | 3.61% |
| Associates Degree | 537 | 9.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,531 | 28.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,477 | 27.21% |
| High School Graduate | 400 | 7.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 164 | 3.02% |
| Some College | 1,123 | 20.69% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,223 | 3,030 | 1,894 |
| 2+ Races | 1,008 | 912 | 390 |
| Hispanic | 830 | 682 | 255 |
| White | 740 | 726 | 510 |
| Asian | 234 | 229 | 177 |
| Native American | 65 | 65 | 15 |
| Other Race | 52 | 0 | 0 |
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 asian people with a rate of 75.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,582 | $80,682 | $101,094 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,985 | $0 | $96,135 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $110,721 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $83,882 | $88,231 | $71,543 |
| Some College | $64,789 | $71,074 | $54,107 |
$83,882
Average Earnings
$88,231
Average Male
$71,543
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.79% of Ladera Heights residents speak only English, while 22.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,359 | 536 | 12.3% |
| Multiple | 1,274 | 132 | 10.36% |
| Hispanic | 992 | 71 | 7.16% |
| White | 1,040 | 1 | 0.1% |
9.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.87%
Male Poverty Rate
8.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ladera Heights is Black, with 12.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ladera Heights is White, with 0.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.5% |
| Some College | 8.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 56.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 4.62% |
| Male Employed | 1.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $175,662 | $226,670 |
| Households | $153,403 | $200,304 |
| Married Families | $197,539 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,250 | $115,001 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
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
332
Number of Veterans
316
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 103 |
| Korea | 66 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 84 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 233 | 7.03% |
| White | 80 | 8.75% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 9.42% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 1.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
62.39%
Born in Ladera Heights
88.83%
Native Born
11.17%
Foreign Born
3.26%
Non Citizen
7.92%
Naturalized
88.83% of Ladera Heights residents were born in the United States, with 62.39% having been born in California. 3.26% 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 | 6,745 | 17 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 6,728 | 18 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 6,710 | 52 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 6,658 | 239 | 3.72% |
| 2020 | 6,419 | -201 | -3.04% |
| 2019 | 6,620 | -470 | -6.63% |
| 2018 | 7,090 | 9 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 7,081 | -114 | -1.58% |
| 2016 | 7,195 | -314 | -4.18% |
| 2015 | 7,509 | 147 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7,362 | 142 | 1.97% |
| 2013 | 7,220 | 148 | 2.09% |
| 2012 | 7,072 | 448 | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 6,624 | 126 | 1.94% |
| 2010 | 6,498 | 0 | 0% |