Los Angeles County, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 1st-largest in California
The population of Los Angeles County, California is 9,848,406 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest county in California. The median household income is $87,760, the median home value is $783,300, and the median age is 37.9.
The population of Los Angeles County has declined 0.7% since 2010 (9,821,647 → 9,757,179), a -0.05% annualized rate.
9,848,406
Population
-0.05%
Annual growth
2426
People / sq mi
$87,760
Median Income
$783,300
Median Home Value
Los Angeles County covers 4,060 sq mi of land at 2425.6 people per square mile.
About Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County is a county in California with a population of 9,848,406. It ranks #1 among counties in California by population. The median age is 37.9, in line with the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
The median household income in Los Angeles County is $87,760, above the US median of $74,580. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $783,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,893. The homeownership rate of 46.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Los Angeles County reflects 35.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 15.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.8 minutes each way.
Los Angeles County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Los Angeles County had a population of 9,821,647 in 2010 and 9,757,179 in 2024, a -0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,094,865 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.04%.
9,757,179
Population (2024)
9,821,647
Population (2010)
10,094,865
Peak (2016)
-0.04%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,821,647 |
| 2011 | 9,873,700 |
| 2012 | 9,931,394 |
| 2013 | 9,987,189 |
| 2014 | 10,033,449 |
| 2015 | 10,077,263 |
| 2016 | 10,094,865 |
| 2017 | 10,092,365 |
| 2018 | 10,061,533 |
| 2019 | 10,011,602 |
| 2020 | 9,996,634 |
| 2021 | 9,809,239 |
| 2022 | 9,748,447 |
| 2023 | 9,731,837 |
| 2024 | 9,757,179 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.9
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
14.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.2% · Seniors (65+): 14.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $87,760$-8,574 vs state |
| Mean household income | $125,539 |
| Per-capita income | $44,319 |
| Poverty rate | 9.9%+1.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Los Angeles County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.7% of workers.
How residents commute
4.2%
Drive alone
2.4%
Carpool
66.4%
Public transit
15.2%
Work from home
30.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$783,300+$87,900 vs state
Median home value
$1,893
Median rent
46.1%
Homeownership rate
3,624,084
Total housing units
93.5%
Occupied
6.5%
Vacant
53.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.3%
With health insurance
96.1%
With broadband internet
13.1%
Foreign-born
2.8%
Veterans (18+)
10.9%
With a disability
44.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
80.7%
High School+
35.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles County, California has a population of 9,848,406 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest county in California. Population density is 2426 people per square mile.
The population of Los Angeles County has declined 0.7% since 2010 (9,821,647 → 9,757,179), a -0.05% annualized rate.
The median household income in Los Angeles County, California is $87,760, with mean (average) household income of $125,539 and per-capita income of $44,319. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Los Angeles County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (35.4%), Black or African American (7.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Los Angeles County, California is 37.9 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Los Angeles County is $783,300 and median monthly rent is $1,893. 46.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,624,084 total housing units, 6.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Los Angeles County, California is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Los Angeles is among the largest cities associated with Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 3,857,897.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.