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.

Pico Rivera, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

60,272

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

90.1%54,329

White

4.2%2,553

Asian

3.4%2,059

Black

1.5%890

Two or More

0.3%207

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%185

Other

0.1%34

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%1,449

High School Diploma

26.7%11,146

Some College (<1 yr)

5%2,081

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%5,730

Associate's Degree

7%2,921

Bachelor's Degree

12.7%5,318

Master's Degree

2.7%1,120

Professional Degree

0.8%330

Doctorate

0.1%55

HS or Higher

72.2%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$648,600

Median Renti

$1,786

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.5%11,893

Renter-Occupied

29.5%4,973

Total Units

17,352

Homeownership

70.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%213

$50K–$100K

1.9%221

$100K–$150K

0.6%66

$150K–$200K

0.4%43

$200K–$300K

0.9%110

$300K–$500K

11.6%1,378

$500K–$1M

79.8%9,491

$1M+

3.1%371

Rent Distribution

Under $500

427

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

178

$1,000–$1,250

326

$1,250–$1,500

353

$1,500–$2,000

1,884

$2,000+

1,584

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%9

2010–2019

0.8%141

2000–2009

2.3%401

1990–1999

4.4%771

1980–1989

6.2%1,075

1970–1979

7%1,219

1960–1969

13.4%2,328

1950–1959

48.9%8,480

1940–1949

11.5%1,993

1939 or earlier

5.4%935

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.5%11,720

Electricity

20.4%3,439

No Fuel

5.9%996

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%465

Solar

1.1%186

Other

0.2%41

Wood

0.1%12

Fuel Oil

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,201

Mean Household Incomei

$111,260

Per Capita Incomei

$32,082

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

29,149

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%762

$10K–$15K

3.7%628

$15K–$20K

3.9%650

$20K–$25K

2.7%448

$25K–$30K

4%667

$30K–$35K

2.4%400

$35K–$40K

1.8%304

$40K–$45K

2.2%379

$45K–$50K

2.2%368

$50K–$60K

7.5%1,257

$60K–$75K

9.1%1,527

$75K–$100K

11.9%2,003

$100K–$125K

10%1,684

$125K–$150K

8.7%1,459

$150K–$200K

11.9%2,009

$200K+

13.8%2,321

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

666

Residentsi

959

Avg. Tenant Renti

$663/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

54 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers522 homes72% occupied$732/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 875 homes98% occupied$410/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC69 homes99% occupied$420/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,201/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

79.9%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

15.4%

Low income$44K–$71K/yr

4.7%

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.6% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59.5% 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

18,22830.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

13,075

Philippines

602

Guatemala

555

China

305

Germany

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

26,880

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

27,735

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,440(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.1%Insured

8.9%Uninsured