Demographics & People — Commerce, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,072 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~11,800 |
| Median Age | 35.6 |
| Total Households | 3,452 |
| Family Households | 2,620 |
| Average Household Size | 3.48 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3543 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,928 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Asian | 223 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,398 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 11,647 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 10,075 |
| Other groups | 9,785 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,159 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,178 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 677 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 473 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 246 |
| American | 195 |
| French (except Basque) | 151 |
Language
| English Only | 3,042 |
| Spanish | 8,322 |
| Population 5+ | 11,538 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 99 |
| Population 18+ | 9,575 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Commerce, California.