La Mirada, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of La Mirada, California is 46,945 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 201st-largest city in California. The median household income is $110,177, the median home value is $763,200, and the median age is 42.4.
The population has declined 4.5% since 2010 (48,535 → 46,367).
46,945
Population
6000
People / sq mi
$110,177
Median Income
$763,200
Median Home Value
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La Mirada covers 7.8 sq mi of land at 6000 people per square mile.
About La Mirada, CA
In La Mirada, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $763,200. With 46,945 residents, La Mirada is a city in California.
Households take in a median $110,177, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.5%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $763,200, with typical rent around $2,052.
Roughly 39.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Around 12.9% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in La Mirada — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
La Mirada city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of La Mirada city had a population of 48,535 in 2010 and 46,367 in 2024, a -4.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 49,129 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.32%.
46,367
Population (2024)
48,535
Population (2010)
49,129
Peak (2015)
-0.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 48,535 |
| 2011 | 48,702 |
| 2012 | 48,851 |
| 2013 | 48,961 |
| 2014 | 49,019 |
| 2015 | 49,129 |
| 2016 | 49,054 |
| 2017 | 48,827 |
| 2018 | 48,544 |
| 2019 | 48,183 |
| 2020 | 48,537 |
| 2021 | 47,640 |
| 2022 | 46,953 |
| 2023 | 46,547 |
| 2024 | 46,367 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$110,177
Median Household Income
$41,536
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$763,200
Median Home Value
$2,052
Median Rent
76.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.2%
High School+
39.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
73.1%
Public Transit
12.9%
Work From Home
32.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.5%
Foreign Born
55.9%
Non-English at Home
4.6%
Veterans
10.6%
With Disability
95.8%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.7% |
| Information | 7.4% |
| Retail Trade | 6.1% |
| Public Administration | 6.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
La Mirada, California has a population of 46,945 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 201st-largest city in California.
The median household income in La Mirada, California is $110,177, with 4.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in La Mirada, California is $763,200, with median monthly rent at $2,052 and a homeownership rate of 76.3%.
The median age in La Mirada, California is 42.4 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has declined 4.5% since 2010 (48,535 → 46,367).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.