Sierra Madre is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Sierra Madre has a 2024 population of 10,538. Sierra Madre is currently declining at a rate of -1.63% annually and its population has decreased by -6.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,236 in 2020.
The average household income in Sierra Madre is $176,474 with a poverty rate of 6.15%. The median age in Sierra Madre is 46.6 years: 42.4 years for males, and 50.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sierra Madre was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,500 | 67.26% |
| Asian | 2,049 | 18.38% |
| Two or more races | 752 | 6.74% |
| Black or African American | 579 | 5.19% |
| Other race | 213 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,018 | 2.22 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 2,237 | 2.99 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Non Family | 2,133 | 1.15 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Female | 567 | 3.02 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 81 | 3.46 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 0.87% |
| Associates Degree | 991 | 11.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,783 | 31.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,871 | 32.85% |
| High School Graduate | 789 | 9.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 1,139 | 13.03% |
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 | 5,272 | 5,165 | 3,375 |
| Asian | 1,569 | 1,569 | 1,238 |
| Hispanic | 1,057 | 998 | 614 |
| Black | 555 | 555 | 221 |
| 2+ Races | 422 | 411 | 376 |
| Other Race | 154 | 154 | 85 |
| Native American | 58 | 58 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 89.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,408 | $130,994 | $62,636 |
| Graduate Degree | $117,163 | $158,811 | $92,167 |
| High School Graduate | $42,303 | $63,281 | $41,974 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,184 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $86,642 | $112,386 | $69,214 |
| Some College | $39,405 | $38,968 | $52,000 |
$86,642
Average Earnings
$112,386
Average Male
$69,214
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.97% of Sierra Madre residents speak only English, while 20.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,432 | 277 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 2,049 | 207 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,669 | 200 | 11.98% |
| Multiple | 752 | 40 | 5.32% |
| Other | 199 | 39 | 19.6% |
6.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.16%
Male Poverty Rate
5.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sierra Madre is Other, with 19.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sierra Madre is White, with 4.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.24% |
| Some College | 7.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.95% |
| Male Employed | 3.33% |
| Female Employed | 1.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $175,230 | $235,963 |
| Households | $128,056 | $176,474 |
| Married Families | $202,691 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,137 | $93,393 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
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
275
Number of Veterans
266
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 141 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 2.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
56.8%
Born in Sierra Madre
81.58%
Native Born
18.42%
Foreign Born
6.79%
Non Citizen
11.63%
Naturalized
81.58% of Sierra Madre residents were born in the United States, with 56.8% having been born in California. 6.79% 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 | 9,666 | -175 | -1.78% |
| 2028 | 9,841 | -174 | -1.74% |
| 2027 | 10,015 | -174 | -1.71% |
| 2026 | 10,189 | -175 | -1.69% |
| 2025 | 10,364 | -174 | -1.65% |
| 2024 | 10,538 | -175 | -1.63% |
| 2023 | 10,713 | -120 | -1.11% |
| 2022 | 10,833 | -174 | -1.58% |
| 2021 | 11,007 | -229 | -2.04% |
| 2020 | 11,236 | 493 | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 10,743 | -115 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 10,858 | -90 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 10,948 | -62 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 11,010 | -38 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 11,048 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 11,052 | 15 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 11,037 | 35 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 11,002 | 46 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 10,956 | 40 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 10,916 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,578 | -184 | -1.71% |
| 1990 | 10,762 | -75 | -0.69% |
| 1980 | 10,837 | -1,303 | -10.73% |
| 1970 | 12,140 | 2,408 | 24.74% |
| 1960 | 9,732 | 2,459 | 33.81% |
| 1950 | 7,273 | 2,692 | 58.76% |
| 1940 | 4,581 | 1,031 | 29.04% |
| 1930 | 3,550 | 1,524 | 75.22% |
| 1920 | 2,026 | 723 | 55.49% |
| 1910 | 1,303 | -8,363 | -86.52% |