Los Angeles, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
3,973,278
Unemployment
6.9%
Poverty
16.9%
Median Home
$670,700
Median Income
$65,290
Median Rent
$1,523
Los Angeles SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
4
Los Angeles, CA Crime Report
114,814
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,869.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
22.33%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Los Angeles / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 114,814 | 2,869.9 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 28,882 | 721.9 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 351 | 8.8 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8,013 | 200.3 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18,535 | 463.3 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 85,932 | 2,148.0 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 13,773 | 344.3 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 50,990 | 1,274.6 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 21,169 | 529.1 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Los Angeles, CA Cost Of Living
148
Los Angeles's Overall Cost Of Living
Los Angeles's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Los Angeles | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 228 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 134 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 126 | 100 | |
Los Angeles, CA Photos
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Rankings for Los Angeles in California
Map Of Los Angeles, CA
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in Los Angeles
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,973,278 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 3,959,657 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 3,949,776 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 3,918,872 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 3,900,794 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 3,862,210 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 3,827,261 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 3,804,503 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 3,782,544 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 3,772,486 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Los Angeles
| Race | Los Angeles | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.5% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.4% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 11.6% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 48.1% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Los Angeles
| Gender | Los Angeles | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Los Angeles for adults over 25
| Education | Los Angeles | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Los Angeles, California
| Income | Los Angeles | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.4% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.9% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
