Lomita, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lomita, California is 20,409 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 345th-largest city in California. The median household income is $92,920, the median home value is $792,100, and the median age is 39.0.
The population has declined 2.1% since 2010 (20,263 → 19,841).
20,409
Population
10674
People / sq mi
$92,920
Median Income
$792,100
Median Home Value
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Lomita covers 1.9 sq mi of land at 10674 people per square mile.
About Lomita, CA
What distinguishes Lomita is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 10,674 people per square mile. With 20,409 residents, Lomita is a city in California.
Median household income is $92,920, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 6.0%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $792,100, with typical rent around $1,918.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 38.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 10.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Lomita: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Lomita city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lomita city had a population of 20,263 in 2010 and 19,841 in 2024, a -2.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,876 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.14%.
19,841
Population (2024)
20,263
Population (2010)
20,876
Peak (2020)
-0.14%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,263 |
| 2011 | 20,364 |
| 2012 | 20,490 |
| 2013 | 20,597 |
| 2014 | 20,619 |
| 2015 | 20,659 |
| 2016 | 20,629 |
| 2017 | 20,576 |
| 2018 | 20,448 |
| 2019 | 20,320 |
| 2020 | 20,876 |
| 2021 | 20,395 |
| 2022 | 20,105 |
| 2023 | 19,922 |
| 2024 | 19,841 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$92,920
Median Household Income
$44,522
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$792,100
Median Home Value
$1,918
Median Rent
46.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.5%
High School+
38.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
72.9%
Public Transit
10.8%
Work From Home
26.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.3%
Foreign Born
61.7%
Non-English at Home
4.2%
Veterans
9.1%
With Disability
92.9%
Health Insurance
94.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.1% |
| Retail Trade | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.7% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Public Administration | 5.1% |
| Information | 4.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lomita, California has a population of 20,409 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 345th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Lomita, California is $92,920, with 6.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lomita, California is $792,100, with median monthly rent at $1,918 and a homeownership rate of 46.1%.
The median age in Lomita, California is 39.0 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has declined 2.1% since 2010 (20,263 → 19,841).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.