Los Angeles County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$87,760
Per Capita Income
$44,319
Poverty Rate
13.6%
SNAP Recipients
13.0%
Gini Index
0.497
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.7%
$25K–$50K15.0%
$50K–$75K13.9%
$75K–$100K12.0%
$100K–$150K17.5%
$150K–$200K10.3%
$200K+16.6%
The median household income in Los Angeles County, CA is $87,760 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $44,319. 13.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.497 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).