Los Angeles County California Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Los Angeles County California area was $77,456 in 2021, the latest figures available. Los Angeles County median household income is $7,451 lower than the median California household income and $7,739 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Los Angeles County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Los Angeles County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Los Angeles County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| California | $84,907 | -1.88% | +4.54% |
| Los Angeles County | $77,456 | -1.50% | +5.43% |
Trends in Los Angeles County, CA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Los angeles is $77,456. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $78,635 and is now $1,179 (1.50%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Los Angeles County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Los Angeles County
| Date | US | California | Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,907 | $77,456 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $86,534 | $78,635 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $85,246 | $77,147 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $81,221 | $73,470 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $79,363 | $71,849 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $76,480 | $69,253 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,761 | $67,625 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,949 | $63,861 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $70,119 | $63,524 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,956 | $62,659 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $69,160 | $63,115 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $74,599 | $68,948 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $78,527 | $70,176 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $74,584 | $67,100 |
Los Angeles County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Los Angeles County was $87,562 in 2021. Compared to the median California family income, Los Angeles County median family income is $9,826 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Los Angeles County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Los Angeles County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| California | $97,388 | -1.42% | +4.75% |
| Los Angeles County | $87,562 | -1.28% | +6.01% |
Trends in Los Angeles County, CA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Los angeles is $87,562. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $88,694 and is now $1,132 (1.28%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Los Angeles County, California, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Los Angeles County
| Date | US | California | Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $97,388 | $87,562 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $98,790 | $88,694 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $96,837 | $86,806 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $92,969 | $82,596 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $90,641 | $80,481 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,341 | $77,681 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,146 | $75,235 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,353 | $71,363 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $79,476 | $70,820 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $78,280 | $70,729 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,046 | $70,324 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,861 | $76,051 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,398 | $78,941 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,497 | $74,308 |
Los Angeles County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Los Angeles County was $38,388 in 2021. Compared to the median California per capita income, Los Angeles County median per capita income is $4,008 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Los Angeles County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Los Angeles County California
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| California | $42,396 | -0.95% | +5.84% |
| Los Angeles County | $38,388 | -1.45% | +4.29% |
Trends in Los Angeles County, CA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Los angeles is $38,388. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $38,954 and is now $566 (1.45%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Los Angeles County, California, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Los Angeles County
| Date | US | California | Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $42,396 | $38,388 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $42,804 | $38,954 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $41,747 | $38,198 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $40,056 | $36,809 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $38,735 | $35,825 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,697 | $34,801 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,123 | $33,625 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,872 | $32,503 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,382 | $32,022 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,505 | $31,290 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,633 | $31,810 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,299 | $33,115 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $37,566 | $34,764 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,272 | $34,358 |
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