Los Angeles County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Los Angeles County is located in California with a total population of 9,848,406. It is the 1st most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Los Angeles County is 37.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Los Angeles County is $87,760. This is 9% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% higher. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $783,300. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 46.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Los Angeles County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 48.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.1%.

Education

35.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.7%.