Pico Rivera is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Pico Rivera has a 2024 population of 58,291. Pico Rivera is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -5.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 61,881 in 2020.
The average household income in Pico Rivera is $102,133 with a poverty rate of 9.57%. The median age in Pico Rivera is 39 years: 38.6 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pico Rivera was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 27,857 | 45.25% |
| White | 18,966 | 30.81% |
| Two or more races | 10,368 | 16.84% |
| Asian | 2,161 | 3.51% |
| Native American | 1,556 | 2.53% |
| Black or African American | 630 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.04% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,665 | 3.66 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 8,867 | 4.28 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Non Family | 3,376 | 1.33 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Female | 2,969 | 4.21 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Male | 1,453 | 4.22 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
4.05
Average Family Size
3.66
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,662 | 11% |
| Associates Degree | 2,995 | 7.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,531 | 10.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,610 | 3.8% |
| High School Graduate | 13,282 | 31.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,344 | 17.32% |
| Some College | 7,977 | 18.81% |
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 | 37,636 | 26,294 | 4,380 |
| Other Race | 18,967 | 12,355 | 1,473 |
| 2+ Races | 7,408 | 5,307 | 1,201 |
| White | 2,492 | 2,134 | 707 |
| Asian | 1,794 | 1,552 | 931 |
| Native American | 1,006 | 814 | 138 |
| Black | 376 | 357 | 126 |
| Islander | 12 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,860 | $74,203 | $58,665 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,000 | $75,250 | $80,227 |
| High School Graduate | $41,670 | $47,279 | $33,386 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,483 | $37,544 | $21,974 |
| Overall | $42,628 | $48,050 | $36,444 |
| Some College | $46,181 | $54,387 | $41,429 |
$42,628
Average Earnings
$48,050
Average Male
$36,444
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.57% of Pico Rivera residents speak only English, while 65.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 62.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55,104 | 5,142 | 9.33% |
| Other | 27,481 | 3,213 | 11.69% |
| Multiple | 10,352 | 839 | 8.1% |
| White | 2,631 | 444 | 16.88% |
| Asian | 2,133 | 178 | 8.35% |
| Native | 1,532 | 85 | 5.55% |
| Black | 569 | 36 | 6.33% |
9.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.95%
Male Poverty Rate
11.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pico Rivera is White, with 16.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pico Rivera is Native, with 5.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.72% |
| High School | 10.41% |
| Some College | 7.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.32% |
| Female Employed | 3.31% |
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,234 | $109,269 |
| Households | $82,539 | $102,133 |
| Married Families | $105,419 | $122,522 |
| Non Families | $33,430 | $47,589 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
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
1,413
Number of Veterans
1,297
Male Veterans
116
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 372 |
| Second Gulf War | 280 |
| First Gulf War | 159 |
| Korea | 117 |
| World War II | 54 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 481 |
| 35 to 54 | 313 |
| 65 to 74 | 260 |
| 55 to 64 | 225 |
| 18 to 34 | 134 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,181 | 2.71% |
| White | 573 | 3.89% |
| Other Race | 423 | 1.92% |
| 2+ Races | 280 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 101 | 5.32% |
| Black | 28 | 6.97% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
64.59%
Born in Pico Rivera
69.67%
Native Born
30.33%
Foreign Born
13.17%
Non Citizen
17.16%
Naturalized
69.67% of Pico Rivera residents were born in the United States, with 64.59% having been born in California. 13.17% 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 | 53,804 | -898 | -1.64% |
| 2028 | 54,702 | -897 | -1.61% |
| 2027 | 55,599 | -897 | -1.59% |
| 2026 | 56,496 | -898 | -1.56% |
| 2025 | 57,394 | -897 | -1.54% |
| 2024 | 58,291 | -898 | -1.52% |
| 2023 | 59,189 | -641 | -1.07% |
| 2022 | 59,830 | -879 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 60,709 | -1,172 | -1.89% |
| 2020 | 61,881 | -87 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 61,968 | -633 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 62,601 | -575 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 63,176 | -343 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 63,519 | -205 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 63,724 | 24 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 63,700 | 82 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 63,618 | 184 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 63,434 | 246 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 63,188 | 233 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 62,955 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 63,428 | 4,251 | 7.18% |
| 1990 | 59,177 | 5,790 | 10.85% |
| 1980 | 53,387 | -783 | -1.45% |
| 1970 | 54,170 | 5,020 | 10.21% |
| 1960 | 49,150 | 46,550 | 1790.38% |
| 1940 | 2,600 | -51,204 | -95.17% |