Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lomita, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,225

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

34.4%6,966

White

34.2%6,910

Asian

17.2%3,469

Two or More

9.1%1,834

Black

4.3%877

Other

0.4%75

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%62

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%415

High School Diploma

16.5%2,337

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%875

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%2,152

Associate's Degree

9.5%1,352

Bachelor's Degree

23.8%3,379

Master's Degree

9%1,282

Professional Degree

2.4%345

Doctorate

0.7%102

HS or Higher

86.2%

BA or Higher

36%

Graduate+

12.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$831,500

Median Renti

$1,961

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.9%3,362

Renter-Occupied

54.1%3,964

Total Units

7,904

Homeownership

45.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%73

$50K–$100K

4.2%141

$100K–$150K

1.4%48

$150K–$200K

0.7%25

$200K–$300K

2.1%70

$300K–$500K

7%236

$500K–$1M

56.4%1,896

$1M+

26%873

Rent Distribution

Under $500

179

$500–$750

144

$750–$1,000

125

$1,000–$1,250

138

$1,250–$1,500

303

$1,500–$2,000

1,150

$2,000+

1,859

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%92

2010–2019

2.8%219

2000–2009

3.6%285

1990–1999

3.9%311

1980–1989

9.6%762

1970–1979

22.3%1,763

1960–1969

19.9%1,576

1950–1959

20.2%1,600

1940–1949

6.3%496

1939 or earlier

10.1%800

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.9%5,268

Electricity

22.2%1,630

No Fuel

3.6%262

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%87

Other

0.6%42

Solar

0.2%18

Fuel Oil

0.1%10

Wood

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,810

Mean Household Incomei

$124,752

Per Capita Incomei

$45,663

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

11,191

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%277

$10K–$15K

1.3%92

$15K–$20K

2.5%183

$20K–$25K

1.7%125

$25K–$30K

6.4%467

$30K–$35K

2.5%181

$35K–$40K

2.9%216

$40K–$45K

3.1%227

$45K–$50K

1.7%123

$50K–$60K

5%363

$60K–$75K

6.7%489

$75K–$100K

15.6%1,140

$100K–$125K

6.2%457

$125K–$150K

8.8%643

$150K–$200K

12.4%910

$200K+

19.6%1,433

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

503

Residentsi

966

Avg. Tenant Renti

$586/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

50 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing379 homes96% occupied$599/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers62 homes89% occupied$665/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 862 homes96% occupied$427/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,810/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

82.1%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

13.9%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

3.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $75K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

79.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84.4% of subsidized households are minority

16.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,04629.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,049

Philippines

559

Korea

318

Canada

164

India

160

China

124

Poland

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,158

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,680

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

647(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.7%Insured

7.3%Uninsured