Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2024 Population
182,303
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
35
1.45% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
22.2%
1.5% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$63,005
3.73% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$657,500
5.15% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
71,649
3.86% 1-year decline

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61.5% of the households in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

77.4% of the residents in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA are Borner's Barber College (8 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA was $657,500, and the homeownership rate was 39.1%.

Most people in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA is home to a population of 182k people, from which 77.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 34.5% of Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (62.8k people).

In 2024, there were 1.42 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (73.2k people) in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 32.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA are Spanish (101,304 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (850 households), and Haitian (487 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
94,474
Women
51.8%
88,014
Men
48.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 182,488 inhabitants, with 48.2% men, and 51.8% women.

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Citizenship

77.4%
2024 Citizenship
78.1%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 77.4% of Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA was 78.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA
  1. Other (Hispanic)
    73.2k ± 4.03k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    51.5k ± 2.78k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    32.9k ± 3.16k
65.2%
Hispanic Population
119k people

In 2024, there were 1.42 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (73.2k people) in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 32.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

65.2% of the people in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA are hispanic (119k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    23,994 ± 3,544 people
  2. El Salvador
    17,467 ± 3,086 people
  3. Guatemala
    11,130 ± 2,510 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 23,994 Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA residents, followed by El Salvador with 17,467 and Guatemala with 11,130.

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Foreign-Born Population

34.5%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
62.8k people
33.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
61.6k people

As of 2024, 34.5% of Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA residents (62.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA was 33.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    101,304 households (59%)
  2. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    850 households (0.495%)
  3. Haitian
    487 households (0.283%)

61.5% of the households in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA was Spanish. 59% of the households in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    697 ± 202
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    598 ± 213
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    203 ± 100

Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA employs 71.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA were Restaurants & Food Services (6,238 people), Construction (5,489 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,904 people), and the highest paying industries were Advertising, public relations & related services ($249,281), Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($120,160), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($90,927).

Males in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.04 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,570. The income inequality in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.395, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
33,489
Women
46.7%
38,160
Men
53.3%

The workforce of Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA in 2023 was 71,649 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

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Occupations

71.6k
2023 Value
−3.86%
1 Year decline
± −3.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −3.86%, from 74.5k employees to 71.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,917 people), Janitors & building cleaners (2,696 people), and Cashiers (2,635 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

71.6k
2023 Value
−3.86%
1 Year decline
± −3.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −3.86%, from 74.5k employees to 71.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,238 people), Construction (5,489 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,904 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,181
Median earning men ± $783
$35,359
Median earning women ± $1,203

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($59,167), Public Administration ($56,940), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,430).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($82,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,755), and Public Administration ($56,625).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Adam Schiff
Senator from California1
Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA awarded 8 degrees. The student population of Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 28 male students and 13 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA are Black or African American (4 and 50%), Asian (2 and 25%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 12.5%), and Two or More Races (1 and 12.5%).

The largest universities in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Borner's Barber College (8 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA are Barbering (8 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 41 students enrolled in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA, 68.3% men and 31.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 18 records, of which 22.2% were women and 77.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Barbering
Most Common
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA was Barbering with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Borner's Barber College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Borner's Barber College with 8 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA, which is 7 times more than the 1 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 4 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 2 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 4.94% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 4.19% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (38.3k), Primary Education (34.2k), and Secondary Education (30.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA was $657,500 in 2024, which is 1.98 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $625,300 to $657,500, a 5.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA is 39.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 35.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$657,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$10,645
$20,876
Median Property Taxes
±$1,004

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

39.1%
Homeownership
2024
71.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 39.1% of the housing units in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$63,005
Median Household Income
± $2,108
53.3k
Number of Households
± 1,919

In 2024, the median household income of the 53.3k households in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA grew to $63,005 from the previous year's value of $60,742.

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Wage Distribution

0.395
2023 Wage GINI in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA
0.395
2022 Wage GINI in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA

In 2023, the income inequality in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA was 0.395 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.106% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (68.1%)
  2. Carpooled (10.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.89%)

In 2024, 68.1% of workers in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (8.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

35.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (35.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.16% of the workforce in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA (40.1k out of 181k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

88.4% of the population of Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 27.1% on employee plans, 48.5% on Medicaid, 5.35% on Medicare, 7.01% on non-group plans, and 0.451% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,233 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.6%
Uninsured
27.1%
Employer Coverage
48.5%
Medicaid
5.35%
Medicare
7.01%
Non-Group
0.451%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Los Angeles County (South Central)--LA City (South Central/Westmont) PUMA, CA declined by 7.89% from 12.6% to 11.6%.

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