Statistic South Los Angeles Los Angeles California
Population 207,640 3,973,278 39,512,223
Population density (sq mi) 16,132 8,463 256
Median age 34.5 35.9 36.0
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 44% 52%
Families w/ Kids under 18 44% 41% 46%
Speak English n/a 42% 56%
Speak Spanish n/a 41% 29%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in South Los Angeles is 91% higher than Los Angeles
  • The median age in South Los Angeles is 4% lower than Los Angeles
  • In South Los Angeles 26.92% of the population is White
  • In South Los Angeles 30.60% of the population is Black
  • In South Los Angeles 1.70% of the population is Asian

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      South Los Angeles racial demographics

      Race South Los Angeles Los Angeles California
      White 26.92% 48.93% 61.26%
      Black 30.60% 8.78% 5.85%
      Asian 1.70% 11.78% 13.85%
      American Indian 0.89% 0.72% 0.74%
      Native Hawaiian 0.12% 0.16% 0.39%
      Mixed race 6.44% 6.95% 4.62%
      Other race 33.32% 22.68% 13.28%
      In South Los Angeles, 48.1% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).