State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
11,296.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.40%
Growth Since 2010
-1.30%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
La Puente, California Population 2021
39,298
La Puente is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 39,298, it is the 210th largest city in California and the 1004th largest city in the United States . La Puente is currently declining at a rate of -0.40% annually and its population has decreased by -1.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 39,816 in 2010. La Puente reached it's highest population of 41,063 in 2000. Spanning over 3 miles, La Puente has a population density of 11,296 people per square mile.
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 Puente was:
- 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%
The current population of La Puente, California is 39,298 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 39,772.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 39,816.
La Puente, California Population 2021
| 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% |
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La Puente Population by Race
La Puente Population Pyramid $2021
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La Puente Population by Age
La Puente Households and Families
| 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
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La Puente Households by Type
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| 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% |
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La Puente Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
La Puente Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
La Puente Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,790
Average Earnings
$32,151
Average Male
$26,930
Average Female
La Puente Earnings by Educational Attainment
La Puente Language by Age
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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 Language
La Puente Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32,981 | 4,850 | 14.71% |
| Other | 18,389 | 3,418 | 18.59% |
| 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 Other, with 18.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Puente is Native, with 1.01% 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 Poverty
La Puente Poverty Rate by Education
La Puente Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
La Puente Married by Age and Sex
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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
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La Puente Marital Status
La Puente Veterans by War
La Puente Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
La Puente Veterans by Education
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8.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
La Puente Veterans by Education
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64.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
La Puente Employment by Age
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La Puente Employment by Race
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La Puente Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
La Puente Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |