Demographics & People — Lomita, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,409 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,800 |
| Median Age | 39.5 |
| Total Households | 7,506 |
| Family Households | 5,130 |
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6327 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,165 |
| Black or African American | 825 |
| Asian | 3,025 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,977 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 12,187 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,890 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,411 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,944 |
| German | 1,639 |
| Irish | 1,409 |
| English | 1,193 |
| Italian | 1,074 |
| Hispanic: South American | 504 |
| Polish | 475 |
Language
| English Only | 11,742 |
| Spanish | 3,984 |
| Population 5+ | 19,022 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 635 |
| Population 18+ | 16,504 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| 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 Lomita, California.