MAPPING L.A. > Regions
Central L.A.
Population
- 836,638 population in 2000, according to the U.S. Census
- 57.87 square miles, divided into 26 neighborhoods
- 14,458 people per square mile. The most dense neighborhood is Koreatown, and the least dense neighborhood is Elysian Park.
Ethnicity
- The most diverse neighborhood is Mid-Wilshire, and the least diverse neighborhood is Pico-Union.
Income
- The wealthiest neighborhood is Hollywood Hills West, and the least wealthy neighborhood is Downtown.
Education
- 27.3% of residents 25 and older have a four-year degree. The neighborhood with the highest rate is Hollywood Hills West, and the neighborhood with the lowest rate is Pico-Union.
Age
- The neighborhood with oldest population is Hollywood Hills West, and the neighborhood with the youngest population is Westlake.
Housing
- 81.4% of households are renters. The neighborhood with the highest rental rate is Westlake, and the neighborhood with the lowest rental rate is Hollywood Hills West.
Central L.A.
is a region of Los Angeles County containing 26 neighborhoods.
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About This Project
Central L.A. is one of the 16 regions in Mapping L.A., the Los Angeles Times’ resource for crime, neighborhoods, demographics and schools in Los Angeles County.