Los Angeles County, California Population 2022
Los Angeles County, California's estimated population is 9,934,710 with a growth rate of -0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Los Angeles County, California is the 2nd largest county in California. The 2010 Population was 9,823,250 and has seen a growth of 1.13% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 3,530 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 11,333 | 7,803 | 221.05% |
| 1870 | 15,309 | 3,976 | 35.08% |
| 1880 | 33,381 | 18,072 | 118.05% |
| 1890 | 101,454 | 68,073 | 203.93% |
| 1900 | 170,298 | 68,844 | 67.86% |
| 1910 | 504,131 | 333,833 | 196.03% |
| 1920 | 936,455 | 432,324 | 85.76% |
| 1930 | 2,208,490 | 1,272,035 | 135.84% |
| 1940 | 2,785,640 | 577,150 | 26.13% |
| 1950 | 4,151,690 | 1,366,050 | 49.04% |
| 1960 | 6,038,770 | 1,887,080 | 45.45% |
| 1970 | 7,032,080 | 993,310 | 16.45% |
| 1980 | 7,477,500 | 445,420 | 6.33% |
| 1990 | 8,863,160 | 1,385,660 | 18.53% |
| 2010 | 9,823,250 | 960,090 | 10.83% |
| 2011 | 9,876,480 | 53,230 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 9,935,380 | 58,900 | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 9,992,480 | 57,100 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 10,040,100 | 47,620 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 10,085,400 | 45,300 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 10,105,700 | 20,300 | 0.20% |
| 2017 | 10,103,700 | -2,000 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 10,073,900 | -29,800 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 10,039,100 | -34,800 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 10,004,300 | -34,800 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 9,969,510 | -34,790 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 9,934,710 | -34,800 | -0.35% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,795,186 | 47.76% |
| Black or African American | 810,286 | 8.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 78,132 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 1,488,626 | 14.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25,068 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race | 2,113,852 | 21.05% |
| Two or More Races | 729,532 | 7.27% |
Los Angeles County, California Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,332,504 | 2.96 | 46 |
| Married | 1,493,670 | 3.75 | 60.4 |
| Male | 227,880 | 3.8 | 39.8 |
| Female | 489,792 | 3.8 | 37.3 |
| Non Family | 1,121,162 | 1.36 | 32 |
3.63
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 822,276 | 11.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 573,633 | 8.30% |
| High School Graduate | 1,406,963 | 20.36% |
| Some College | 1,302,738 | 18.86% |
| Associates Degree | 485,887 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,506,714 | 21.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 810,968 | 11.74% |
Los Angeles County, California Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,129,049 | 998,139 | 600,689 |
| White | 2,064,667 | 1,964,098 | 1,065,914 |
| 2+ Races | 410,682 | 328,546 | 125,581 |
| Black | 575,951 | 518,411 | 163,533 |
| Islander | 17,682 | 15,440 | 3,754 |
| Native American | 52,865 | 36,282 | 8,528 |
| Hispanic | 2,978,256 | 1,880,787 | 412,590 |
| Other Race | 1,305,694 | 781,950 | 142,097 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.20%.
$40,113
Average Earnings
$43,343
Average Male
$35,444
Average Female
Los Angeles County, California Language by Age
Los Angeles County, California Language
43.91% of Los Angeles County, California residents speak only English, while 56.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.72% of the population.
Los Angeles County, California Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 787,711 | 158,947 | 20.18% |
| Hispanic | 4,797,018 | 811,959 | 16.93% |
| Native | 76,403 | 12,461 | 16.31% |
| Multiple | 717,876 | 86,955 | 12.11% |
| Asian | 1,464,802 | 161,028 | 10.99% |
| Islander | 24,520 | 2,618 | 10.68% |
| White | 2,554,426 | 239,696 | 9.38% |
| Other | 372,864 | NaN% |
14.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.97%
Male Poverty Rate
15.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Los Angeles County, California
The race most likely to be in poverty in Los Angeles County, California is Black, with 20.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Los Angeles County, California is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.09%.
Los Angeles County, California Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Los Angeles County, California Married by Age and Sex
Los Angeles County, California 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 45-54.
Los Angeles County, California Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152,528 | 3.97% |
| Black | 42,670 | 6.56% |
| Native American | 2,245 | 3.66% |
| Asian | 22,031 | 1.77% |
| Islander | 934 | 4.63% |
| Other Race | 18,515 | 1.19% |
| 2+ Races | 13,406 | 2.75% |
| Hispanic | 61,260 | 1.73% |
Los Angeles County, California Veterans by Education
9.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
51.80%
Born in Los Angeles County, California
66.27%
Native Born
33.73%
Foreign Born
15.77%
Non Citizen
17.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
66.27% of Los Angeles County, California residents were born in the United States, with 51.80% having been born in California. 15.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
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