Statistic Los Angeles California National
Population 3,973,278 39,512,223 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 8,463 256 91
Median age 35.9 36.0 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 44% 52% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 41% 46% 43%
Speak English 42% 56% 79%
Speak Spanish 41% 29% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Los Angeles is 3206% higher than California
  • The median age in Los Angeles is equal to California
  • In Los Angeles 48.93% of the population is White
  • In Los Angeles 8.78% of the population is Black
  • In Los Angeles 11.78% of the population is Asian

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      Los Angeles population breakdown by race

      Race Los Angeles California National
      White 48.93% 61.26% 73.35%
      Black 8.78% 5.85% 12.63%
      Asian 11.78% 13.85% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.72% 0.74% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.16% 0.39% 0.18%
      Mixed race 6.95% 4.62% 3.06%
      Other race 22.68% 13.28% 4.75%
      In Los Angeles, 48.1% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Los Angeles, CA demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).