State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
10,494.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.63%
Growth Since 2010
-0.95%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lomita, California Population 2021
20,064
Lomita is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 20,064, it is the 300th largest city in California and the 1850th largest city in the United States . Lomita is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,256 in 2010. Lomita reached it's highest population of 20,659 in 2015. Spanning over 2 miles, Lomita has a population density of 10,495 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lomita is $94,037 with a poverty rate of 10.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,394 per month, and the median house value is $604,300. The median age in Lomita is 40.1 years, 41.1 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
Lomita Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lomita was:
- White: 56.71%
- Asian: 16.27%
- Other race: 12.46%
- Two or more races: 7.13%
- Black or African American: 6.26%
- Native American: 0.83%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.34%
The current population of Lomita, California is 20,064 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 20,448.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 20,256.
Lomita, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,634 | 56.71% |
| Asian | 3,337 | 16.27% |
| Some Other Race | 2,556 | 12.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1,463 | 7.13% |
| Black or African American | 1,285 | 6.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 170 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.34% |
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Lomita Population by Race
Lomita Population Pyramid $2021
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Lomita Population by Age
Lomita Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,062 | 2.52 | 47.3 |
| Married | 3,615 | 3.35 | 59.1 |
| Non Family | 3,024 | 1.22 | 40.3 |
| Female | 1,097 | 3.2 | 32.8 |
| Male | 326 | 3.1 | 29.8 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
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Lomita Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 829 | 5.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,012 | 6.91% |
| High School Graduate | 3,433 | 23.44% |
| Some College | 3,134 | 21.40% |
| Associates Degree | 1,067 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,543 | 24.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,628 | 11.12% |
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Lomita Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lomita Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,713 | 6,239 | 2,601 |
| Hispanic | 3,839 | 2,755 | 748 |
| Asian | 2,734 | 2,565 | 1,337 |
| Other Race | 1,445 | 928 | 241 |
| Black | 779 | 700 | 238 |
| 2+ Races | 666 | 666 | 234 |
| Native American | 71 | 51 | 8 |
| Islander | 69 | 34 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.90%.
Lomita Educational Attainment by Race
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$48,011
Average Earnings
$54,568
Average Male
$40,878
Average Female
Lomita Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lomita Language by Age
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Lomita Language
65.08% of Lomita residents speak only English, while 34.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.30% of the population.
Lomita Language
Lomita Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,792 | 714 | 10.51% |
| Asian | 3,305 | 549 | 16.61% |
| White | 8,039 | 524 | 6.52% |
| Black | 1,258 | 285 | 22.66% |
| Other | 2,538 | 160 | 6.30% |
| Multiple | 1,463 | 129 | 8.82% |
| Native | 170 | 76 | 44.71% |
10.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.55%
Male Poverty Rate
11.43%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lomita
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lomita is Native, with 44.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lomita is Other, with 6.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.23%.
Lomita Poverty
Lomita Poverty Rate by Education
Lomita Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Lomita Married by Age and Sex
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Lomita Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lomita Marital Status by Race
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Lomita Marital Status
Lomita Veterans by War
Lomita Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 803 | 8.46% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 77 | 2.65% |
| Black | 60 | 6.54% |
| Other Race | 18 | 0.96% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 2.02% |
Lomita Veterans by Race
Lomita Veterans by Education
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4.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lomita Veterans by Education
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66.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Lomita Employment by Age
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Lomita Employment by Race
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Lomita 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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79.86%
Native Born
20.14%
Foreign Born
8.57%
Non Citizen
11.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.86% of Lomita residents were born in the United States, with 61.15% having been born in California. 8.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Lomita Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,064 | -128 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 20,192 | -128 | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 20,320 | -128 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 20,448 | -128 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 20,576 | -53 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 20,629 | -30 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 20,659 | 40 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 20,619 | 22 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 20,597 | 107 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 20,490 | 126 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 20,364 | 101 | 0.50% |
| 2010 | 20,263 | 217 | 0.11% |
| 2000 | 20,046 | 664 | 0.34% |
| 1990 | 19,382 | 575 | 0.30% |
| 1980 | 18,807 | -977 | -0.51% |
| 1970 | 19,784 | 4,801 | 2.82% |
| 1960 | 14,983 | 0.00% |