East Rancho Dominguez, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

East Rancho Dominguez is a small city located in California, within Los Angeles County. The total population is 14,603. It ranks as the 407th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Rancho Dominguez is 35.2 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Rancho Dominguez is $72,895. This is 26% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. The median home value is $573,600. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 55.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

East Rancho Dominguez has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 11.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (11.5% vs 5.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (85.6% vs 40.2%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

7.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 53.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Rancho Dominguez, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.