Los Alamitos, CA Demographics
A map of Los Alamitos's Population by Race
Los Alamitos, California has an estimated population of 11,794, a less than 1% change from the 11,780 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.2% White, 31.3% Hispanic, 17.1% Asian, 5.9% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Alamitos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Los Alamitos has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Los Alamitos, that probability was 68.5% in 2020 and 69.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Los Alamitos is ranked the 456th 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). Los Alamitos was ranked the 457th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Los Alamitos's White Population
4,973 residents of Los Alamitos, or 42.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Alamitos is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Los Alamitos ranks 990th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Los Alamitos's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Los Alamitos's population has decreased from 46.3% to 42.2%.
Los Alamitos is more White than neighboring Cypress (31.5% White), Hawaiian Gardens (6.7% White), and La Palma (20.7% White). Los Alamitos is less White than neighboring Rossmoor (66.4% White), and Seal Beach (66.1% White).
Los Alamitos's Black Population
280 residents of Los Alamitos, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Alamitos is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Los Alamitos ranks 325th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Los Alamitos's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Black residents' share of Los Alamitos's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.4%.
Los Alamitos is more Black than neighboring Seal Beach (1.2% Black). Los Alamitos is less Black than neighboring Rossmoor (2.7% Black), Cypress (2.9% Black), Hawaiian Gardens (3.8% Black), and La Palma (3.2% Black).
Los Alamitos's Asian Population
2,022 residents of Los Alamitos, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Alamitos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Los Alamitos ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Los Alamitos's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Asian residents' share of Los Alamitos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 17.1%.
Los Alamitos is more Asian than neighboring Rossmoor (9.8% Asian), Hawaiian Gardens (12.5% Asian), and Seal Beach (14% Asian). Los Alamitos is less Asian than neighboring Cypress (38.1% Asian), and La Palma (54.1% Asian).
Los Alamitos's Hispanic Population
3,694 residents of Los Alamitos, or 31.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Alamitos is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Los Alamitos ranks 741st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Los Alamitos's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Los Alamitos's population has increased from 25.7% to 31.3%.
Los Alamitos is more Hispanic than neighboring Rossmoor (14.6% Hispanic), Cypress (21.5% Hispanic), Seal Beach (14% Hispanic), and La Palma (16.5% Hispanic). Los Alamitos is less Hispanic than neighboring Hawaiian Gardens (75.6% Hispanic).
Los Alamitos's Native American/Other Population
132 residents of Los Alamitos, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Los Alamitos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Alamitos ranks 658th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Los Alamitos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Alamitos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.
Los Alamitos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cypress (0.6% Native American/Other), Seal Beach (0.9% Native American/Other), and La Palma (0.6% Native American/Other).
Los Alamitos's Multiracial Population
693 residents of Los Alamitos, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Alamitos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Los Alamitos ranks 421st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Los Alamitos's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Alamitos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.
Los Alamitos is more Multiracial than neighboring Rossmoor (5.4% Multiracial), Cypress (5.4% Multiracial), Hawaiian Gardens (0.3% Multiracial), Seal Beach (3.9% Multiracial), and 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.