Pico Rivera is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Pico Rivera has a 2024 population of 58,291. Pico Rivera is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -5.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 61,881 in 2020.
The average household income in Pico Rivera is $108,961 with a poverty rate of 9.61%. The median age in Pico Rivera is 39.2 years: 38.7 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pico Rivera was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 29,186 | 47.99% |
| White | 13,814 | 22.71% |
| Two or more races | 12,635 | 20.77% |
| Asian | 2,102 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 1,926 | 3.17% |
| Black or African American | 1,143 | 1.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.02% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,804 | 3.59 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 8,776 | 4.17 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 3,250 | 1.32 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Female | 3,116 | 3.93 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Male | 1,662 | 4.3 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3.59
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,442 | 10.63% |
| Associates Degree | 2,835 | 6.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,014 | 12% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,569 | 3.75% |
| High School Graduate | 12,560 | 30.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,170 | 17.16% |
| Some College | 8,196 | 19.61% |
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 | 37,406 | 26,349 | 4,826 |
| Other Race | 19,909 | 12,854 | 1,788 |
| 2+ Races | 9,162 | 6,665 | 1,695 |
| White | 2,026 | 1,771 | 649 |
| Asian | 1,826 | 1,582 | 954 |
| Native American | 1,271 | 1,052 | 202 |
| Black | 486 | 439 | 186 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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 52.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,635 | $76,522 | $65,097 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,135 | $86,231 | $81,250 |
| High School Graduate | $44,187 | $52,935 | $34,972 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,166 | $40,617 | $23,389 |
| Overall | $46,009 | $53,461 | $38,978 |
| Some College | $49,634 | $58,460 | $44,272 |
$46,009
Average Earnings
$53,461
Average Male
$38,978
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.51% of Pico Rivera residents speak only English, while 66.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 63.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54,515 | 4,777 | 8.76% |
| Other | 28,852 | 3,272 | 11.34% |
| Multiple | 12,603 | 912 | 7.24% |
| Black | 1,081 | 553 | 51.16% |
| White | 2,138 | 338 | 15.81% |
| Native | 1,909 | 114 | 5.97% |
| Asian | 2,050 | 65 | 3.17% |
9.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.52%
Male Poverty Rate
10.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pico Rivera is Black, with 51.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pico Rivera is Asian, with 3.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.14% |
| High School | 9.86% |
| Some College | 7.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.04% |
| Male Employed | 2.79% |
| Female Employed | 2.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,043 | $115,292 |
| Households | $86,956 | $108,961 |
| Married Families | $113,449 | $129,949 |
| Non Families | $37,121 | $51,449 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,415
Number of Veterans
1,296
Male Veterans
119
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 380 |
| Second Gulf War | 315 |
| First Gulf War | 203 |
| Korea | 116 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 462 |
| 35 to 54 | 298 |
| 65 to 74 | 288 |
| 55 to 64 | 186 |
| 18 to 34 | 181 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,126 | 2.61% |
| Other Race | 508 | 2.21% |
| White | 370 | 3.53% |
| 2+ Races | 318 | 3.08% |
| Black | 112 | 20.25% |
| Asian | 106 | 5.56% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
64.91%
Born in Pico Rivera
69.89%
Native Born
30.11%
Foreign Born
13.06%
Non Citizen
17.05%
Naturalized
69.89% of Pico Rivera residents were born in the United States, with 64.91% having been born in California. 13.06% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 53,804 | -898 | -1.64% |
| 2028 | 54,702 | -897 | -1.61% |
| 2027 | 55,599 | -897 | -1.59% |
| 2026 | 56,496 | -898 | -1.56% |
| 2025 | 57,394 | -897 | -1.54% |
| 2024 | 58,291 | -898 | -1.52% |
| 2023 | 59,189 | -641 | -1.07% |
| 2022 | 59,830 | -879 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 60,709 | -1,172 | -1.89% |
| 2020 | 61,881 | -87 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 61,968 | -633 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 62,601 | -575 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 63,176 | -343 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 63,519 | -205 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 63,724 | 24 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 63,700 | 82 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 63,618 | 184 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 63,434 | 246 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 63,188 | 233 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 62,955 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 63,428 | 4,251 | 7.18% |
| 1990 | 59,177 | 5,790 | 10.85% |
| 1980 | 53,387 | -783 | -1.45% |
| 1970 | 54,170 | 5,020 | 10.21% |
| 1960 | 49,150 | 46,550 | 1790.38% |
| 1940 | 2,600 | -51,204 | -95.17% |