West Hollywood is a city located in Los Angeles County California. West Hollywood has a 2024 population of 33,916. West Hollywood is currently declining at a rate of -1.26% annually and its population has decreased by -4.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,646 in 2020.
The average household income in West Hollywood is $136,752 with a poverty rate of 13.13%. The median age in West Hollywood is 39.6 years: 43.1 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Hollywood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,891 | 73.78% |
| Two or more races | 4,202 | 11.97% |
| Asian | 1,926 | 5.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,435 | 4.09% |
| Other race | 1,428 | 4.07% |
| Native American | 169 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.11% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,479 | 1.55 | 20.5 | 79.5 |
| Non Family | 17,445 | 1.31 | 19.5 | 80.5 |
| Married | 3,703 | 2.37 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Female | 1,022 | 2.28 | 30 | 70 |
| Male | 309 | 2.98 | 11.3 | 88.7 |
2.37
Average Family Size
1.55
Average Household Size
20.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 524 | 1.65% |
| Associates Degree | 2,644 | 8.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,010 | 40.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,981 | 21.96% |
| High School Graduate | 3,184 | 10.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 986 | 3.1% |
| Some College | 4,458 | 14.02% |
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 | 22,370 | 21,821 | 15,025 |
| Hispanic | 4,224 | 3,541 | 2,178 |
| 2+ Races | 3,415 | 3,267 | 1,649 |
| Asian | 1,845 | 1,742 | 1,201 |
| Black | 1,282 | 1,224 | 585 |
| Other Race | 1,251 | 884 | 581 |
| Native American | 135 | 135 | 69 |
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 white people with a rate of 67.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,082 | $101,976 | $74,803 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,857 | $121,772 | $77,173 |
| High School Graduate | $48,269 | $52,281 | $39,231 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $74,438 | $80,048 | $66,973 |
| Some College | $44,236 | $42,456 | $58,359 |
$74,438
Average Earnings
$80,048
Average Male
$66,973
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.47% of West Hollywood residents speak only English, while 26.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,367 | 3,328 | 13.66% |
| Hispanic | 4,733 | 602 | 12.72% |
| Multiple | 4,202 | 563 | 13.4% |
| Asian | 1,926 | 248 | 12.88% |
| Black | 1,401 | 196 | 13.99% |
| Other | 1,428 | 172 | 12.04% |
| Native | 169 | 22 | 13.02% |
13.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.16%
Male Poverty Rate
15.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Hollywood is Black, with 13.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Hollywood is Other, with 12.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.04% |
| Some College | 13.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.28% |
| Female Employed | 4.57% |
| Male Employed | 2.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $126,071 | $162,913 |
| Households | $94,844 | $136,752 |
| Married Families | $150,809 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $92,988 | $128,758 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
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
658
Number of Veterans
620
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 140 |
| Vietnam | 108 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 67 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 207 |
| 55 to 64 | 206 |
| 35 to 54 | 162 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 544 | 2.17% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 1.48% |
| Black | 35 | 2.55% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 22 | 14.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.3%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Employment Rate
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
32.25%
Born in West Hollywood
76.39%
Native Born
23.61%
Foreign Born
7.79%
Non Citizen
15.83%
Naturalized
76.39% of West Hollywood residents were born in the United States, with 32.25% having been born in California. 7.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 31,754 | -433 | -1.35% |
| 2028 | 32,187 | -432 | -1.32% |
| 2027 | 32,619 | -432 | -1.31% |
| 2026 | 33,051 | -433 | -1.29% |
| 2025 | 33,484 | -432 | -1.27% |
| 2024 | 33,916 | -433 | -1.26% |
| 2023 | 34,349 | -242 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 34,591 | -411 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 35,002 | -644 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 35,646 | 192 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 35,454 | -377 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 35,831 | 136 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 35,695 | 284 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 35,411 | -69 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 35,480 | 296 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 35,184 | 348 | 1% |
| 2013 | 34,836 | 103 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 34,733 | 131 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 34,602 | 225 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 34,377 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 35,794 | -324 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 36,118 | 415 | 1.16% |
| 1980 | 35,703 | 1,081 | 3.12% |
| 1970 | 34,622 | 5,752 | 19.92% |
| 1960 | 28,870 | -2,884 | -9.08% |