Los Alamitos is a city located in Orange County California. Los Alamitos has a 2024 population of 11,944. Los Alamitos is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,770 in 2020.
The average household income in Los Alamitos is $132,552 with a poverty rate of 8.76%. The median age in Los Alamitos is 37.3 years: 36.7 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Los Alamitos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,369 | 54.31% |
| Asian | 1,865 | 15.9% |
| Other race | 1,613 | 13.75% |
| Two or more races | 1,349 | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 467 | 3.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.26% |
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 | 4,152 | 2.77 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Married | 1,867 | 3.48 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Non Family | 1,216 | 1.25 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Female | 829 | 3.27 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Male | 240 | 3.28 | 30 | 70 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
42.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 281 | 3.49% |
| Associates Degree | 670 | 8.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,324 | 28.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,254 | 15.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,479 | 18.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 230 | 2.86% |
| Some College | 1,816 | 22.55% |
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 | 3,917 | 3,779 | 1,739 |
| Hispanic | 2,221 | 1,999 | 697 |
| Asian | 1,337 | 1,275 | 900 |
| Other Race | 1,037 | 898 | 270 |
| 2+ Races | 729 | 628 | 293 |
| Black | 294 | 265 | 125 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Islander | 25 | 21 | 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,692 | $81,105 | $52,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,103 | $126,071 | $86,615 |
| High School Graduate | $38,455 | $39,615 | $19,561 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,556 | $49,063 | $13,292 |
| Overall | $56,894 | $71,048 | $45,064 |
| Some College | $47,042 | $71,771 | $39,813 |
$56,894
Average Earnings
$71,048
Average Male
$45,064
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.53% of Los Alamitos residents speak only English, while 28.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,775 | 342 | 9.06% |
| White | 5,114 | 254 | 4.97% |
| Other | 1,605 | 252 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 1,833 | 202 | 11.02% |
| Black | 458 | 162 | 35.37% |
| Multiple | 1,343 | 125 | 9.31% |
8.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.88%
Male Poverty Rate
10.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Los Alamitos is Black, with 35.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Los Alamitos is White, with 4.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.55% |
| High School | 13.47% |
| Some College | 8.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.04% |
| Female Employed | 5.36% |
| Male Employed | 2.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,815 | $151,846 |
| Households | $100,987 | $132,552 |
| Married Families | $163,144 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,836 | $74,081 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
390
Number of Veterans
366
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 118 |
| 55 to 64 | 115 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 5.98% |
| Black | 50 | 14.08% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 1.35% |
| Other Race | 20 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.23% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
70.8%
Born in Los Alamitos
85.03%
Native Born
14.97%
Foreign Born
5.18%
Non Citizen
9.8%
Naturalized
85.03% of Los Alamitos residents were born in the United States, with 70.8% having been born in California. 5.18% 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 | 12,162 | 43 | 0.35% |
| 2028 | 12,119 | 44 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 12,075 | 44 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 12,031 | 43 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 11,988 | 44 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 11,944 | 43 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 11,901 | 150 | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 11,751 | 42 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 11,709 | -61 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 11,770 | 331 | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 11,439 | -71 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 11,510 | -90 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 11,600 | -51 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 11,651 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 11,653 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 11,631 | 35 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 11,596 | 73 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 11,523 | 76 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 11,447 | 90 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 11,357 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,536 | -140 | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 11,676 | 147 | 1.28% |
| 1980 | 11,529 | 183 | 1.61% |
| 1970 | 11,346 | 7,034 | 163.13% |
| 1960 | 4,312 | -7,850 | -64.55% |