Demographics & People — Los Angeles, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,857,897 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,855,300 |
| Median Age | 37.2 |
| Total Households | 1,419,663 |
| Family Households | 822,205 |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6522 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,439,869 |
| Black or African American | 328,445 |
| Asian | 463,960 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,822,163 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,332,638 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,865,763 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,196,186 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 648,054 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 498,867 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 267,160 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 177,815 |
| German | 151,425 |
| American | 150,347 |
| Irish | 141,317 |
Language
| English Only | 1,580,688 |
| Spanish | 1,453,614 |
| Population 5+ | 3,658,530 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 73,065 |
| Population 18+ | 3,114,016 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 19.5% |
| 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 Los Angeles, California.