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.

West Covina, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

107,037

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

53.2%56,967

Asian

30.7%32,890

White

9.5%10,187

Black

3.8%4,072

Two or More

1.5%1,655

Other

0.5%586

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%394

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%286

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%2,040

High School Diploma

22.3%17,250

Some College (<1 yr)

6%4,625

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%11,065

Associate's Degree

9.8%7,537

Bachelor's Degree

21.9%16,948

Master's Degree

6%4,646

Professional Degree

1.3%1,026

Doctorate

0.9%660

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

30.1%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$779,800

Median Renti

$2,245

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.3%19,823

Renter-Occupied

39.7%13,069

Total Units

34,287

Homeownership

60.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%201

$50K–$100K

1.6%309

$100K–$150K

0.3%54

$150K–$200K

0.4%82

$200K–$300K

0.6%111

$300K–$500K

7.1%1,403

$500K–$1M

76.8%15,226

$1M+

12.3%2,437

Rent Distribution

Under $500

361

$500–$750

276

$750–$1,000

463

$1,000–$1,250

611

$1,250–$1,500

334

$1,500–$2,000

2,548

$2,000+

8,066

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%307

2010–2019

2.6%894

2000–2009

3.5%1,188

1990–1999

5.8%1,973

1980–1989

10.7%3,654

1970–1979

23.1%7,907

1960–1969

13.1%4,505

1950–1959

35.3%12,110

1940–1949

3.3%1,131

1939 or earlier

1.8%618

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.5%23,853

Electricity

23.4%7,694

No Fuel

1.8%591

Solar

1.1%353

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%251

Wood

0.2%65

Fuel Oil

0.2%50

Other

0.1%25

Coal

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,065

Mean Household Incomei

$124,118

Per Capita Incomei

$39,202

Poverty Ratei

9.9%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

55,417

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%1,260

$10K–$15K

3.1%1,017

$15K–$20K

2.7%891

$20K–$25K

2.3%750

$25K–$30K

1.8%599

$30K–$35K

2.1%696

$35K–$40K

2.3%759

$40K–$45K

2.2%715

$45K–$50K

3%974

$50K–$60K

4.9%1,596

$60K–$75K

8.4%2,763

$75K–$100K

12.6%4,150

$100K–$125K

12.3%4,045

$125K–$150K

9.8%3,232

$150K–$200K

12%3,939

$200K+

16.7%5,506

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

972

Residentsi

1,719

Avg. Tenant Renti

$642/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers690 homes80% occupied$666/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8282 homes96% occupied$583/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $101,065/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

83.7%

Very low income$30K–$51K/yr

13%

Low income$51K–$81K/yr

3.3%

Who Receives This Housing

74.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86.4% of subsidized households are minority

22.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.8% 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

39,72937.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

10,943

Philippines

6,734

China

5,806

Guatemala

889

India

615

Korea

460

United Kingdom

138

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

49,819

Avg. Commutei

32.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

51,764

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,295(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured

West Covina, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026