Lomita is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Lomita has a 2024 population of 19,420. Lomita is currently declining at a rate of -1.83% annually and its population has decreased by -6.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,868 in 2020.
The average household income in Lomita is $119,435 with a poverty rate of 12.12%. The median age in Lomita is 40.5 years: 41.7 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lomita was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,571 | 51.16% |
| Asian | 3,755 | 18.17% |
| Other race | 2,791 | 13.51% |
| Two or more races | 2,332 | 11.29% |
| Black or African American | 1,019 | 4.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.34% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,890 | 2.59 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Married | 3,707 | 3.24 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Non Family | 2,670 | 1.27 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Female | 1,177 | 3.41 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Male | 336 | 3.13 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
46.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 848 | 5.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,232 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,945 | 26.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,872 | 12.59% |
| High School Graduate | 3,179 | 21.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 948 | 6.38% |
| Some College | 2,842 | 19.12% |
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 | 6,205 | 5,977 | 2,571 |
| Hispanic | 4,434 | 3,089 | 896 |
| Asian | 2,928 | 2,773 | 1,790 |
| Other Race | 1,902 | 1,379 | 347 |
| 2+ Races | 1,344 | 1,114 | 529 |
| Black | 569 | 547 | 255 |
| Islander | 123 | 86 | 17 |
| Native American | 71 | 71 | 22 |
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 61.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,184 | $72,607 | $54,134 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,955 | $79,795 | $90,035 |
| High School Graduate | $42,557 | $45,705 | $38,707 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,727 | $30,016 | $23,344 |
| Overall | $54,199 | $58,550 | $50,297 |
| Some College | $56,502 | $69,896 | $44,188 |
$54,199
Average Earnings
$58,550
Average Male
$50,297
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.54% of Lomita residents speak only English, while 38.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,819 | 1,000 | 14.66% |
| Asian | 3,728 | 662 | 17.76% |
| White | 7,689 | 527 | 6.85% |
| Black | 1,009 | 323 | 32.01% |
| Multiple | 2,315 | 138 | 5.96% |
| Other | 2,747 | 127 | 4.62% |
| Native | 71 | 23 | 32.39% |
12.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.42%
Male Poverty Rate
14.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lomita is Native, with 32.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lomita is Other, with 4.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.87% |
| Some College | 6.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.06% |
| Female Employed | 7.46% |
| Male Employed | 5.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,077 | $134,843 |
| Households | $87,717 | $119,435 |
| Married Families | $134,284 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,804 | $82,050 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
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
635
Number of Veterans
600
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 198 |
| Second Gulf War | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 75+ | 164 |
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 4.58% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 2.29% |
| Black | 87 | 13.96% |
| Other Race | 65 | 3% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.17% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 1.89% |
| Islander | 15 | 12.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
57.25%
Born in Lomita
72.7%
Native Born
27.3%
Foreign Born
11.05%
Non Citizen
16.24%
Naturalized
72.7% of Lomita residents were born in the United States, with 57.25% having been born in California. 11.05% 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 | 17,610 | -362 | -2.01% |
| 2028 | 17,972 | -362 | -1.97% |
| 2027 | 18,334 | -362 | -1.94% |
| 2026 | 18,696 | -362 | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 19,058 | -362 | -1.86% |
| 2024 | 19,420 | -362 | -1.83% |
| 2023 | 19,782 | -266 | -1.33% |
| 2022 | 20,048 | -367 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 20,415 | -453 | -2.17% |
| 2020 | 20,868 | 783 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 20,085 | -194 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 20,279 | -136 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 20,415 | -80 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 20,495 | -47 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 20,542 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 20,532 | 32 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 20,500 | 64 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 20,436 | 113 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 20,323 | 103 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 20,220 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,046 | 664 | 3.43% |
| 1990 | 19,382 | 575 | 3.06% |
| 1980 | 18,807 | -977 | -4.94% |
| 1970 | 19,784 | 4,801 | 32.04% |
| 1960 | 14,983 | -2,627 | -14.92% |