La Mirada, CA Demographics
A map of La Mirada's Population by Race
La Mirada, California has an estimated population of 47,180, a slight decrease from the 48,008 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.0% Hispanic, 25.8% White, 21.2% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, 3.1% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Mirada, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Mirada has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Mirada, that probability was 68.3% in 2020 and 67.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Mirada is ranked the 200th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). La Mirada was ranked the 198th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Mirada's White Population
12,149 residents of La Mirada, or 25.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Mirada is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. La Mirada ranks 1206th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mirada's White population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of La Mirada's population has decreased from 28.1% to 25.8%.
La Mirada is more White than neighboring East Whittier (25% White), South Whittier (11.9% White), Buena Park (20% White), La Palma (20.7% White), and Santa Fe Springs (7.1% White).
La Mirada's Black Population
1,449 residents of La Mirada, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Mirada is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. La Mirada ranks 425th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mirada's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. Black residents' share of La Mirada's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.1%.
La Mirada is more Black than neighboring South Whittier (1% Black), Buena Park (1.7% Black), and Santa Fe Springs (2.6% Black). La Mirada is less Black than neighboring East Whittier (3.9% Black), and La Palma (3.2% Black).
La Mirada's Asian Population
10,008 residents of La Mirada, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Mirada is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. La Mirada ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mirada's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. Asian residents' share of La Mirada's population has decreased from 22.5% to 21.2%.
La Mirada is more Asian than neighboring East Whittier (9% Asian), South Whittier (7% Asian), and Santa Fe Springs (7.2% Asian). La Mirada is less Asian than neighboring Buena Park (32.1% Asian), and La Palma (54.1% Asian).
La Mirada's Hispanic Population
21,726 residents of La Mirada, or 46.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Mirada is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. La Mirada ranks 455th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mirada's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of La Mirada's population has increased from 43.0% to 46.0%.
La Mirada is more Hispanic than neighboring Buena Park (42.1% Hispanic), and La Palma (16.5% Hispanic). La Mirada is less Hispanic than neighboring East Whittier (57% Hispanic), South Whittier (78.6% Hispanic), and Santa Fe Springs (78.7% Hispanic).
La Mirada's Native American/Other Population
227 residents of La Mirada, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Mirada is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. La Mirada ranks 1043rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mirada's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Mirada's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.
La Mirada is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Whittier (2.4% Native American/Other), South Whittier (0.7% Native American/Other), Buena Park (0.8% Native American/Other), La Palma (0.6% Native American/Other), and Santa Fe Springs (2.9% Native American/Other).
La Mirada's Multiracial Population
1,621 residents of La Mirada, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Mirada is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Mirada ranks 1144th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mirada's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of La Mirada's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.
La Mirada is more Multiracial than neighboring East Whittier (2.7% Multiracial), South Whittier (0.9% Multiracial), Buena Park (3.3% Multiracial), and Santa Fe Springs (1.5% Multiracial). La Mirada is less Multiracial than neighboring La Palma (4.9% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.