Los Angeles County, CA

County

Cities in Los Angeles County

Neighborhoods in Los Angeles County

The Canyons at Porter Ranch / Hillcrest at Porter Ranch

Del Valle / Westridge

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Los Angeles

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.1%

Households with Children

30.2%

School Enrollment K-12

1,004,759

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.6%
Working Age (35-54): 27.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.4%
Seniors (65+): 15.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 19.1%
High School / GED: 20.3%
Some College or Associate's: 24.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.2%
Single Parents: 11.0%
Couples & Adults: 35.2%
Living Alone: 34.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 48.5%
Asian: 14.9%
Black or African American: 7.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 51.8%
South Asian: 8.6%
Southeast Asian: 34.4%
Central Asian: 0.4%
Other Asian: 4.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 72.8%
Puerto Rican: 1.0%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.2%
Central American: 18.2%
South American: 3.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 5.3%
Other White: 54.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 52.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 4.8%
Caribbean: 2.0%
Other Black: 40.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 52.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 18.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 44.9%
Spanish: 37.6%
European & Indo-European: 5.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 10.7%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 7.9%
Not Enrolled: 75.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources