Los Angeles County Demographics

A map of Los Angeles County's Population by Race

Los Angeles County, California has an estimated population of 9,808,667, a slight decrease from the 10,014,009 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.4% Hispanic, 24.7% White, 14.9% Asian, 7.4% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Angeles County, 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 County, that probability was 67.6% in 2020 and 67.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Los Angeles County is ranked the most populous county in California, out of 58 counties. Los Angeles County was ranked the 1st most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Los Angeles County's White Population

2,425,184 residents of Los Angeles County, or 24.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Angeles County is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Los Angeles County ranks 56th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles County's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Los Angeles County's population has decreased from 25.6% to 24.7%.

Los Angeles County is less White than neighboring Orange County (36.9% White), Ventura County (41.9% White), Kern County (29.6% White), Santa Barbara County (40.6% White), and San Diego County (42.4% White).

Los Angeles County's Black Population

727,132 residents of Los Angeles County, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Angeles County is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Los Angeles County ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles County's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Black residents' share of Los Angeles County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Los Angeles County is more Black than neighboring Orange County (1.5% Black), Ventura County (1.7% Black), Kern County (4.8% Black), Santa Barbara County (1.5% Black), and San Diego County (4.4% Black).

Los Angeles County's Asian Population

1,463,532 residents of Los Angeles County, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Angeles County is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Los Angeles County ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles County's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Los Angeles County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.9%.

Los Angeles County is more Asian than neighboring Ventura County (7.1% Asian), Kern County (5.1% Asian), Santa Barbara County (5.2% Asian), and San Diego County (12.1% Asian). Los Angeles County is less Asian than neighboring Orange County (22.2% Asian).

Los Angeles County's Hispanic Population

4,752,274 residents of Los Angeles County, or 48.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Angeles County is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Los Angeles County ranks 14th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Los Angeles County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 48.4%.

Los Angeles County is more Hispanic than neighboring Orange County (34.2% Hispanic), Ventura County (44.3% Hispanic), Santa Barbara County (48.2% Hispanic), and San Diego County (34.6% Hispanic). Los Angeles County is less Hispanic than neighboring Kern County (56.5% Hispanic).

Los Angeles County's Native American/Other Population

97,096 residents of Los Angeles County, 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 County is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Angeles County ranks 56th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles County's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Angeles County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Los Angeles County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orange County (0.9% Native American/Other), Ventura County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Santa Barbara County (0.8% Native American/Other). Los Angeles County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kern County (1.1% Native American/Other), and San Diego County (1.2% Native American/Other).

Los Angeles County's Multiracial Population

343,449 residents of Los Angeles County, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Angeles County is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Los Angeles County ranks 51st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 58 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Angeles County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Angeles County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Los Angeles County is more Multiracial than neighboring Kern County (3% Multiracial). Los Angeles County is less Multiracial than neighboring Orange County (4.3% Multiracial), Ventura County (4.1% Multiracial), Santa Barbara County (3.7% Multiracial), and San Diego County (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.