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Population Review

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%.

2024 · 12K20102024
Los Alamitos city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,846

Population (2024)

11,391

Population (2010)

11,846

Peak (2024)

0.29%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201011,391
201111,492
201211,560
201311,597
201411,631
201511,621
201611,587
201711,526
201811,458
201911,399
202011,777
202111,681
202211,784
202311,841
202411,846

Race & Ethnicity

White52.1%
Black or African American4.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management23.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.0%
Manufacturing9.3%
Information9.0%
Construction8.2%
Public Administration4.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.7%
Retail Trade3.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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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.