West Puente Valley is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. West Puente Valley has a 2024 population of 21,980. West Puente Valley is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -6.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,555 in 2020.
The average household income in West Puente Valley is $101,743 with a poverty rate of 12.24%. The median age in West Puente Valley is 39.1 years: 36.7 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Puente Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 8,052 | 36.48% |
| White | 7,275 | 32.96% |
| Two or more races | 3,089 | 13.99% |
| Asian | 2,969 | 13.45% |
| Native American | 338 | 1.53% |
| Black or African American | 298 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.24% |
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 | 5,090 | 4.32 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Married | 3,073 | 4.84 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 992 | 4.43 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 640 | 1.67 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Male | 385 | 4.35 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
4.49
Average Family Size
4.32
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,047 | 13.57% |
| Associates Degree | 772 | 5.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,694 | 11.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 492 | 3.26% |
| High School Graduate | 4,541 | 30.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,329 | 15.44% |
| Some College | 3,209 | 21.27% |
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 | 11,799 | 8,074 | 1,368 |
| Other Race | 5,651 | 3,835 | 515 |
| Asian | 2,282 | 1,788 | 583 |
| 2+ Races | 2,255 | 1,794 | 362 |
| White | 538 | 457 | 121 |
| Black | 267 | 251 | 50 |
| Native American | 228 | 151 | 8 |
| Islander | 53 | 28 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 52.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,021 | $57,228 | $65,559 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,375 | $50,500 | $62,083 |
| High School Graduate | $36,976 | $38,624 | $31,580 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,766 | $34,943 | $25,431 |
| Overall | $38,644 | $40,083 | $35,348 |
| Some College | $38,343 | $43,125 | $35,609 |
$38,644
Average Earnings
$40,083
Average Male
$35,348
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
29.6% of West Puente Valley residents speak only English, while 70.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 58.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,771 | 2,156 | 12.13% |
| Other | 8,038 | 1,407 | 17.5% |
| Asian | 2,930 | 371 | 12.66% |
| Multiple | 3,074 | 193 | 6.28% |
| White | 653 | 94 | 14.4% |
| Black | 295 | 21 | 7.12% |
| Islander | 53 | 7 | 13.21% |
12.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.39%
Male Poverty Rate
14.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Puente Valley is Other, with 17.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Puente Valley is Multiple, with 6.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.03% |
| High School | 10.89% |
| Some College | 10.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.88% |
| Female Employed | 7.08% |
| Male Employed | 4.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,362 | $102,827 |
| Households | $84,365 | $101,743 |
| Married Families | $103,779 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,646 | $46,349 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
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
441
Number of Veterans
425
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 148 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 120 |
| 75+ | 114 |
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 353 | 2.57% |
| White | 170 | 3.3% |
| Other Race | 157 | 2.4% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 1.61% |
| Islander | 32 | 60.38% |
| Black | 26 | 9.19% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 5 | 2.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
56.99%
Born in West Puente Valley
62.12%
Native Born
37.88%
Foreign Born
13.5%
Non Citizen
24.39%
Naturalized
62.12% of West Puente Valley residents were born in the United States, with 56.99% having been born in California. 13.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,980 | -47 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 22,027 | -47 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 22,074 | -929 | -4.04% |
| 2021 | 23,003 | -552 | -2.34% |
| 2020 | 23,555 | 173 | 0.74% |
| 2019 | 23,382 | -247 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 23,629 | 142 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 23,487 | -989 | -4.04% |
| 2016 | 24,476 | 399 | 1.66% |
| 2015 | 24,077 | 209 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 23,868 | -177 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 24,045 | 1,287 | 5.66% |
| 2012 | 22,758 | 273 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 22,485 | -151 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 22,636 | 0 | 0% |