La Puente, California Population 2022
La Puente is a city located in Los Angeles County California. La Puente has a 2020 population of 39,140. La Puente is currently declining at a rate of -0.40% annually and its population has decreased by -1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 39,843 in 2010.
The average household income in La Puente is $76,622 with a poverty rate of 13.66%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,410 per month, and the median house value is $419,800. The median age in La Puente is 33 years, 31.6 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
La Puente Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Puentewas:
- Other race: 46.18%
- White: 37.22%
- Asian: 11.79%
- Two or more races: 2.03%
- Native American: 1.49%
- Black or African American: 0.89%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.39%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Some Other Race | 18,482 | 46.18% |
| White | 14,894 | 37.22% |
| Asian | 4,720 | 11.79% |
| Two or More Races | 814 | 2.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 597 | 1.49% |
| Black or African American | 358 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 155 | 0.39% |
La Puente Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,415 | 4.24 | 56.8 |
| Married | 4,800 | 4.72 | 68.7 |
| Female | 2,348 | 4.74 | 41.5 |
| Non Family | 1,204 | 1.25 | 47.8 |
| Male | 1,063 | 4.37 | 46.6 |
4.43
Average Family Size
4.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,522 | 21.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,560 | 13.94% |
| High School Graduate | 7,802 | 30.54% |
| Some College | 4,837 | 18.93% |
| Associates Degree | 1,034 | 4.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,257 | 8.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 534 | 2.09% |
La Puente Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,958 | 12,003 | 1,313 |
| Other Race | 11,154 | 6,334 | 636 |
| Asian | 3,883 | 3,029 | 1,213 |
| White | 1,198 | 937 | 167 |
| 2+ Races | 455 | 310 | 83 |
| Native American | 443 | 264 | 39 |
| Black | 292 | 283 | 41 |
| Islander | 71 | 71 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.24%.
$30,790
Average Earnings
$32,151
Average Male
$26,930
Average Female
La Puente Language by Age
La Puente Language
21.21% of La Puente residents speak only English, while 78.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 67.79% of the population.
La Puente Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32,981 | 4,850 | 14.71% |
| Other | 3,418 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 4,692 | 348 | 7.42% |
| White | 1,494 | 190 | 12.72% |
| Multiple | 814 | 49 | 6.02% |
| Black | 358 | 31 | 8.66% |
| Native | 597 | 6 | 1.01% |
13.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.76%
Male Poverty Rate
15.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in La Puente
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Puente is Hispanic, with 14.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Puente is Multiple, with 6.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.05%.
La Puente Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
La Puente Married by Age and Sex
La Puente Marriage
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 55-64.
La Puente Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 424 | 3.79% |
| Hispanic | 408 | 1.69% |
| Other Race | 158 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 126 | 3.04% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 10.21% |
| Black | 45 | 14.06% |
| Native American | 15 | 2.91% |
La Puente Veterans by Education
8.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.78%
Born in La Puente
59.67%
Native Born
40.33%
Foreign Born
20.13%
Non Citizen
20.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
59.67% of La Puente residents were born in the United States, with 54.78% having been born in California. 20.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39,140 | -158 | -0.40% |
| 2021 | 39,298 | -158 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 39,456 | -158 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 39,614 | -158 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 39,772 | -306 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 40,078 | -172 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 40,250 | -162 | -0.40% |
| 2015 | 40,412 | 45 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 40,367 | 62 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 40,305 | 139 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 40,166 | 134 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 40,032 | 189 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 39,843 | -1,220 | -0.30% |
| 2000 | 41,063 | 4,108 | 1.06% |
| 1990 | 36,955 | 6,073 | 1.81% |
| 1980 | 30,882 | -210 | -0.07% |
| 1970 | 31,092 | 6,369 | 2.32% |
| 1960 | 24,723 | 0.00% |