Los Alamitos, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Los Alamitos, California is 11,784 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 454th-largest city in California. The median household income is $98,539, the median home value is $1,003,900, and the median age is 37.2.
The population has grown 4.0% since 2010 (11,391 → 11,846).
11,784
Population
2940
People / sq mi
$98,539
Median Income
$1,003,900
Median Home Value
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Los Alamitos covers 4.0 sq mi of land at 2940 people per square mile.
About Los Alamitos, CA
In Los Alamitos, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $1,003,900. With 11,784 residents, Los Alamitos is a city in California.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $98,539 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.2%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,003,900, with typical rent around $2,273.
43.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. About 13.8% of the workforce is home-based, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Los Alamitos — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Los Alamitos city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Los Alamitos city had a population of 11,391 in 2010 and 11,846 in 2024, a 4.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,846 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.29%.
11,846
Population (2024)
11,391
Population (2010)
11,846
Peak (2024)
0.29%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,391 |
| 2011 | 11,492 |
| 2012 | 11,560 |
| 2013 | 11,597 |
| 2014 | 11,631 |
| 2015 | 11,621 |
| 2016 | 11,587 |
| 2017 | 11,526 |
| 2018 | 11,458 |
| 2019 | 11,399 |
| 2020 | 11,777 |
| 2021 | 11,681 |
| 2022 | 11,784 |
| 2023 | 11,841 |
| 2024 | 11,846 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$98,539
Median Household Income
$51,404
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,003,900
Median Home Value
$2,273
Median Rent
41.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.1%
High School+
43.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
74.5%
Public Transit
13.8%
Work From Home
30.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.4%
Foreign Born
71.0%
Non-English at Home
5.5%
Veterans
9.4%
With Disability
90.1%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Information | 9.0% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Los Alamitos, California has a population of 11,784 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 454th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Los Alamitos, California is $98,539, with 7.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Los Alamitos, California is $1,003,900, with median monthly rent at $2,273 and a homeownership rate of 41.0%.
The median age in Los Alamitos, California is 37.2 years. The population is 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
The population has grown 4.0% since 2010 (11,391 → 11,846).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.