Los Angeles, CA Demographics

A map of Los Angeles's Population by Race

Los Angeles, California has an estimated population of 3,857,263, a slight decrease from the 3,898,747 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.2% Hispanic, 28.1% White, 11.9% Asian, 8.1% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Angeles, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Los Angeles is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Los Angeles, that probability was 67.5% in 2020 and 67.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Los Angeles is ranked the 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 Angeles was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Los Angeles's White Population

1,082,393 residents of Los Angeles, or 28.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Angeles is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Los Angeles ranks 1193rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Los Angeles's population has decreased from 28.9% to 28.1%.

Los Angeles is more White than neighboring Ladera Heights (17.3% White). Los Angeles is less White than neighboring Beverly Hills (68.9% White), West Hollywood (69.5% White), Culver City (44.8% White), and Burbank (54.1% White).

Los Angeles's Black Population

311,633 residents of Los Angeles, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Angeles is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Los Angeles ranks 105th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Black residents' share of Los Angeles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.1%.

Los Angeles is more Black than neighboring Beverly Hills (2.1% Black), West Hollywood (4.3% Black), Culver City (6.6% Black), and Burbank (3.9% Black). Los Angeles is less Black than neighboring Ladera Heights (55.1% Black).

Los Angeles's Asian Population

460,422 residents of Los Angeles, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Angeles is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Los Angeles ranks 261st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Asian residents' share of Los Angeles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.9%.

Los Angeles is more Asian than neighboring West Hollywood (6.1% Asian), Ladera Heights (3.7% Asian), and Burbank (11.5% Asian). Los Angeles is less Asian than neighboring Beverly Hills (13.5% Asian), and Culver City (19.8% Asian).

Los Angeles's Hispanic Population

1,820,397 residents of Los Angeles, or 47.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Angeles is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Los Angeles ranks 420th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Los Angeles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 47.2%.

Los Angeles is more Hispanic than neighboring Beverly Hills (7.8% Hispanic), West Hollywood (13.1% Hispanic), Culver City (20% Hispanic), Ladera Heights (13.3% Hispanic), and Burbank (23.9% Hispanic).

Los Angeles's Native American/Other Population

37,016 residents of Los Angeles, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Los Angeles is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Angeles ranks 1058th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Angeles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Los Angeles is more Native American/Other than neighboring Culver City (0.8% Native American/Other), and Ladera Heights (0.9% Native American/Other). Los Angeles is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beverly Hills (1.9% Native American/Other), West Hollywood (1.4% Native American/Other), and Burbank (1.2% Native American/Other).

Los Angeles's Multiracial Population

145,402 residents of Los Angeles, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Angeles is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Los Angeles ranks 1132nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Angeles's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.

Los Angeles is less Multiracial than neighboring Beverly Hills (5.7% Multiracial), West Hollywood (5.6% Multiracial), Culver City (8% Multiracial), Ladera Heights (9.8% Multiracial), and Burbank (5.3% 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.