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Per Capita Personal Income in Los Angeles County, CA was 78302.00000 $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Per Capita Personal Income in Los Angeles County, CA reached a record high of 78302.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 4819.00000 in January of 1969. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Per Capita Personal Income in Los Angeles County, CA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Los Angeles County. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Los Angeles County population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 35.43% of the total residents in Los Angeles County. Notably, the median household income for White households is $101,816. Interestingly, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $107,300. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Los Angeles County, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Los Angeles County.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

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Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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