Demographic Overview 2026
POPULATION
Total 2026 Estimated Population: 46,156
Growth Rate 2010-2020: -1.40%
Growth Rate 2020-2026: -3.58%
Growth Rate 2026-2031: -1.94%
Average Household Size: 3.02
Median Age: 43.55
Average Household Income: $156,644
HOUSING
Number of Dwelling Units: 15,240
Owner occupied: 11,294 77.05%
Renter occupied: 3,365 22.95%
Median Home Price 2026: $854,442
BUSINESS
Total Employed: 23,193
Not in Labor Force: 15,468
Unemployment : 2.40%
Self-Employed Workers: 2,095
Worked at Home: 2,826
Average travel time to work: 35 minutes
Largest Employers:
- Biola University: 1,365
- US Foodservice: 650
- Norwalk La Mirada School District: 843
- City of La Mirada: 306
- Kindred Hospital: 266
MAJOR SALES TAX CLUSTERS
Business and Industry: 354 outlets
General Consumer Goods: 410 outlets
Fuel and Service Stations: 17 outlets
Building and Construction: 38 outlets
Restaurants and Hotels: 116 outlets
Autos & Transportation: 50 outlets
Food and Drug: 37 outlets
TOTAL SPACE
Office: 766,377 Sq. Ft.
Retail: 3,738,806 Sq. Ft.
Industrial: 17,823,443 Sq.FT.
EDUCATION
Some College: 20.95%
Associate: 8.88%
Bachelor's Degree: 25.89%
Master's Degree: 10.98%
Doctorate Degree: 1.61%