Demographics & People — La Mirada, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 46,945 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~47,700 |
| Median Age | 42.9 |
| Total Households | 15,002 |
| Family Households | 11,861 |
| Average Household Size | 2.97 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6585 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,270 |
| Black or African American | 1,004 |
| Asian | 10,855 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21,001 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 29,848 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 21,649 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 17,067 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,574 |
| German | 2,893 |
| Irish | 2,569 |
| English | 2,534 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,056 |
| American | 1,429 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,138 |
Language
| English Only | 25,200 |
| Spanish | 11,132 |
| Population 5+ | 45,063 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,880 |
| Population 18+ | 38,612 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| 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 La Mirada, California.