State
County
Land Area
1.9 sq mi
Density
19,099.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.58%
Growth Since 2010
4.80%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
West Hollywood is a city located in California. With a 2020 population of 36,051, it is the 217th largest city in California and the 1092nd largest city in the United States. West Hollywood is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually but its population has increased by 4.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,399 in 2010. West Hollywood reached it's highest population of 36,796 in 2017. Spanning over 2 miles, West Hollywood has a population density of 19,100 people per square mile.
The average household income in West Hollywood is $104,915 with a poverty rate of 11.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,664 per month, and the median house value is $755,400. The median age in West Hollywood is 38.7 years, 40.2 years for males, and 36.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 126.4 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Hollywood was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,504 | 80.94% |
| Two or More Races | 2,113 | 5.80% |
| Asian | 2,064 | 5.66% |
| Black or African American | 1,321 | 3.62% |
| Some Other Race | 1,230 | 3.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 119 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.27% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,369 | 1.55 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 18,348 | 1.31 | 17 |
| Married | 3,962 | 2.36 | 27.1 |
| Female | 626 | 2.46 | 24.4 |
| Male | 433 | 3.06 | 30 |
2.36
Average Family Size
1.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 229 | 0.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 571 | 1.72% |
| High School Graduate | 3,857 | 11.63% |
| Some College | 5,658 | 17.06% |
| Associates Degree | 2,213 | 6.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,393 | 43.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,239 | 18.81% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,119 | 24,675 | 16,237 |
| Hispanic | 3,366 | 3,088 | 1,585 |
| Asian | 1,895 | 1,880 | 1,419 |
| Multiple Races | 1,801 | 1,783 | 795 |
| Black | 1,235 | 1,176 | 727 |
| Other Race | 1,120 | 1,004 | 437 |
| Native American | 119 | 115 | 60 |
| Islander | 49 | 49 | 49 |
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 islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$58,898
Average Earnings
$68,155
Average Male
$52,440
Average Female
72.81% of West Hollywood residents speak only English, while 27.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 16.13% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,435 | 3,407 | 12.42% |
| Hispanic | 3,746 | 467 | 12.47% |
| Multiple | 2,113 | 282 | 13.35% |
| Asian | 2,052 | 173 | 8.43% |
| Other | 1,230 | 168 | 13.66% |
| Black | 1,298 | 54 | 4.16% |
| Native | 119 | 4 | 3.36% |
11.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.33%
Male Poverty Rate
10.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Hollywood is Other, with 13.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Hollywood is Native, with 3.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.26%.
24.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.6%
Male Marriage Rate
26.4%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 762 | 2.69% |
| Hispanic | 176 | 4.94% |
| 2 or More | 167 | 8.81% |
| Asian | 75 | 3.90% |
| Black | 44 | 3.39% |
13.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
78.8%
Labor Force Participation
74.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
75.27%
Native Born
24.73%
Foreign Born
8.94%
Non Citizen
15.79%
Naturalized
75.27% of West Hollywood residents were born in the United States, with 27.91% having been born in California. 8.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,051 | -212 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 36,263 | -212 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 36,475 | -212 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 36,687 | -109 | -0.30% |
| 2017 | 36,796 | 286 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 36,510 | 654 | 1.82% |
| 2015 | 35,856 | 381 | 1.07% |
| 2014 | 35,475 | 374 | 1.07% |
| 2013 | 35,101 | 470 | 1.36% |
| 2012 | 34,631 | 130 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 34,501 | 142 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 34,359 | -1,435 | -0.41% |
| 2000 | 35,794 | -324 | -0.09% |
| 1990 | 36,118 | 415 | 0.12% |
| 1980 | 35,703 | 1,081 | 0.31% |
| 1970 | 34,622 | 5,752 | 1.83% |
| 1960 | 28,870 | 0.00% |