La Puente is a city located in Los Angeles County California. La Puente has a 2024 population of 36,044. La Puente is currently declining at a rate of -1.29% annually and its population has decreased by -4.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 37,931 in 2020.
The average household income in La Puente is $95,219 with a poverty rate of 9.6%. The median age in La Puente is 36.4 years: 33.9 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Puente was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 16,188 | 42.79% |
| White | 10,112 | 26.73% |
| Asian | 5,138 | 13.58% |
| Two or more races | 4,708 | 12.44% |
| Native American | 1,085 | 2.87% |
| Black or African American | 576 | 1.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.07% |
Other race
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,625 | 3.92 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Married | 5,269 | 4.28 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 1,981 | 4.46 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Non Family | 1,304 | 1.37 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Male | 1,071 | 4.27 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
4.16
Average Family Size
3.92
Average Household Size
60.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,420 | 13.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,422 | 5.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,320 | 9.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 606 | 2.38% |
| High School Graduate | 7,822 | 30.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,266 | 20.65% |
| Some College | 4,643 | 18.21% |
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 | 19,811 | 12,403 | 1,484 |
| Other Race | 10,823 | 6,619 | 646 |
| Asian | 4,136 | 3,232 | 1,194 |
| 2+ Races | 3,060 | 2,033 | 388 |
| Native American | 851 | 417 | 90 |
| White | 756 | 606 | 69 |
| Black | 434 | 377 | 118 |
| Islander | 28 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 28.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,536 | $49,702 | $52,905 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,385 | $71,445 | $68,990 |
| High School Graduate | $34,625 | $39,332 | $30,553 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,514 | $40,625 | $23,036 |
| Overall | $37,175 | $42,897 | $31,406 |
| Some College | $38,764 | $46,859 | $33,191 |
$37,175
Average Earnings
$42,897
Average Male
$31,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
23.72% of La Puente residents speak only English, while 76.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 64.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30,574 | 2,639 | 8.63% |
| Other | 16,173 | 1,634 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 5,110 | 469 | 9.18% |
| Multiple | 4,705 | 458 | 9.73% |
| Native | 1,085 | 280 | 25.81% |
| Black | 576 | 126 | 21.88% |
| White | 968 | 75 | 7.75% |
9.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.85%
Male Poverty Rate
11.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Puente is Native, with 25.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Puente is White, with 7.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.24% |
| Some College | 8.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.55% |
| High School | 6.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 13.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.02% |
| Female Employed | 5.86% |
| Male Employed | 3.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,870 | $96,935 |
| Households | $77,702 | $95,219 |
| Married Families | $91,891 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,846 | $54,680 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
503
Number of Veterans
461
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 181 |
| Vietnam | 121 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 161 |
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 285 | 1.23% |
| White | 160 | 2.16% |
| Other Race | 123 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 108 | 2.49% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 2.61% |
| Black | 11 | 1.99% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
6%
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
55.39%
Born in La Puente
59.6%
Native Born
40.4%
Foreign Born
18.64%
Non Citizen
21.76%
Naturalized
59.6% of La Puente residents were born in the United States, with 55.39% having been born in California. 18.64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 33,686 | -471 | -1.38% |
| 2028 | 34,157 | -472 | -1.36% |
| 2027 | 34,629 | -472 | -1.34% |
| 2026 | 35,101 | -471 | -1.32% |
| 2025 | 35,572 | -472 | -1.31% |
| 2024 | 36,044 | -472 | -1.29% |
| 2023 | 36,516 | -347 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 36,863 | -426 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 37,289 | -642 | -1.69% |
| 2020 | 37,931 | -1,609 | -4.07% |
| 2019 | 39,540 | -261 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 39,801 | -248 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 40,049 | -217 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 40,266 | -129 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 40,395 | 23 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 40,372 | 81 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 40,291 | 140 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 40,151 | 176 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 39,975 | 148 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 39,827 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 41,063 | 4,108 | 11.12% |
| 1990 | 36,955 | 6,073 | 19.67% |
| 1980 | 30,882 | -210 | -0.68% |
| 1970 | 31,092 | 6,369 | 25.76% |
| 1960 | 24,723 | -8,963 | -26.61% |