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World Population Review
Los Angeles County, California Population 2021
Los Angeles County, California's estimated population is 9,969,510 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 1.49% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,969,510 | -34,790 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 10,004,300 | -34,800 | -0.35% |
| 2019 | 10,039,100 | -34,800 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 10,073,900 | -29,800 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 10,103,700 | -2,000 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 10,105,700 | 20,300 | 0.20% |
| 2015 | 10,085,400 | 45,300 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 10,040,100 | 47,620 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 9,992,480 | 57,100 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 9,935,380 | 58,900 | 0.60% |
| 2011 | 9,876,480 | 53,230 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 9,823,250 | 960,090 | 10.83% |
| 1990 | 8,863,160 | 1,385,660 | 18.53% |
| 1980 | 7,477,500 | 445,420 | 6.33% |
| 1970 | 7,032,080 | 993,310 | 16.45% |
| 1960 | 6,038,770 | 1,887,080 | 45.45% |
| 1950 | 4,151,690 | 1,366,050 | 49.04% |
| 1940 | 2,785,640 | 577,150 | 26.13% |
| 1930 | 2,208,490 | 1,272,035 | 135.84% |
| 1920 | 936,455 | 432,324 | 85.76% |
| 1910 | 504,131 | 333,833 | 196.03% |
| 1900 | 170,298 | 68,844 | 67.86% |
| 1890 | 101,454 | 68,073 | 203.93% |
| 1880 | 33,381 | 18,072 | 118.05% |
| 1870 | 15,309 | 3,976 | 35.08% |
| 1860 | 11,333 | 7,803 | 221.05% |
| 1850 | 3,530 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.35%
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State
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
9,823,250
Growth Since 2010
1.49%
Los Angeles County, California Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,168,440 | 51.27% |
| Some Other Race | 2,115,553 | 20.98% |
| Asian | 1,473,222 | 14.61% |
| Black or African American | 820,478 | 8.14% |
| Two or More Races | 402,767 | 4.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 73,393 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 27,720 | 0.27% |
Los Angeles County, California Population by Race
Los Angeles County, California Population Pyramid $2021
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Los Angeles County, California Population by Age
Los Angeles County, California Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,316,800 | 2.99 | 45.8 |
| Married | 1,495,660 | 3.77 | 60.1 |
| Non Family | 1,105,860 | 1.37 | 31.9 |
| Female | 488,776 | 3.84 | 36.7 |
| Male | 226,505 | 3.86 | 38.9 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
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Los Angeles County, California Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 844,290 | 12.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 592,769 | 8.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,419,450 | 20.61% |
| Some College | 1,306,980 | 18.98% |
| Associates Degree | 482,323 | 7.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,460,860 | 21.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 780,217 | 11.33% |
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Los Angeles County, California Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Los Angeles County, California Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,955,100 | 1,823,970 | 377,989 |
| White | 2,086,380 | 1,980,650 | 1,053,030 |
| Other Race | 1,280,080 | 762,483 | 130,587 |
| Asian | 1,124,630 | 992,219 | 591,912 |
| Black | 577,573 | 518,466 | 154,175 |
| 2+ Races | 201,735 | 175,830 | 76,889 |
| Native American | 49,309 | 33,919 | 7,781 |
| Islander | 18,068 | 16,004 | 3,737 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.63%.
Los Angeles County, California Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,729
Average Earnings
$42,145
Average Male
$33,924
Average Female
Los Angeles County, California Earnings by Educational Attainment
Los Angeles County, California Language by Age
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Los Angeles County, California Language
43.42% of Los Angeles County, California residents speak only English, while 56.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.25% of the population.
Los Angeles County, California Language
Los Angeles County, California Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,835,450 | 876,303 | 18.12% |
| Other | 2,097,540 | 402,176 | 19.17% |
| White | 2,593,270 | 249,492 | 9.62% |
| Black | 799,551 | 166,068 | 20.77% |
| Asian | 1,449,580 | 160,890 | 11.10% |
| Multiple | 393,536 | 45,999 | 11.69% |
| Native | 71,877 | 13,014 | 18.11% |
| Islander | 27,126 | 3,115 | 11.48% |
14.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.72%
Male Poverty Rate
16.07%
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 20.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Los Angeles County, California is White, with 9.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.72%.
Los Angeles County, California Poverty
Los Angeles County, California Poverty Rate by Education
Los Angeles County, California Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Los Angeles County, California Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Los Angeles County, California Marital Status
Los Angeles County, California Veterans by War
Los Angeles County, California Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166,959 | 4.07% |
| Hispanic | 60,915 | 1.73% |
| Black | 43,927 | 6.68% |
| Asian | 22,096 | 1.78% |
| Other Race | 17,238 | 1.12% |
| 2+ Races | 8,494 | 3.45% |
| Native American | 2,038 | 3.59% |
| Islander | 990 | 4.74% |
Los Angeles County, California Veterans by Race
Los Angeles County, California Veterans by Education
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9.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
Los Angeles County, California Veterans by Education
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64.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Los Angeles County, California Employment by Age
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Los Angeles County, California Employment by Race
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Los Angeles County, California 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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65.97%
Native Born
34.03%
Foreign Born
16.25%
Non Citizen
17.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
65.97% of Los Angeles County, California residents were born in the United States, with 51.54% having been born in California. 16.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Los Angeles County, California Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990