LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

201,059

2.64% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.2

0.86% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

22.9%

1.09% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$56,664

7.04% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$933,400

7.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

92,505

4.22% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA had a population of 201k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $56,664. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA declined from 206,505 to 201,059, a −2.64% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,938 to $56,664, a 7.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA are Other (Hispanic) (32%), White (Non-Hispanic) (20.5%), White (Hispanic) (17.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (16%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.49%).

65.7% of the households in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

73.9% of the residents in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Angeles County--LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA are Diversified Vocational College (395690) (294 degrees awarded in 2021), Universal Healthcare Careers College (176 degrees), and Associated Technical College-Los Angeles (134 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was $933,400, and the homeownership rate was 17.3%.

Most people in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.3 minutes. The average car ownership in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was 1 car per household.

LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA borders Burbank City PUMA, CA, LA City (East Central/Hollywood) PUMA, CA, LA City (Central/Koreatown) PUMA, CA, LA City (Mount Washington, Highland Park & Glassell Park) PUMA, CA, LA City (East Central/Central City & Boyle Heights) PUMA, CA, and LA City (Central/Univ. of Southern California & Exposition Park) PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA is home to a population of 201k people, from which 73.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 43.1% of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (86.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.56 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (64.4k people) in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 35.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA are Spanish (94,989 households), Korean (8,949 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (7,675 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

97,198

Women

48.3%

104,136

Men

51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 201,334 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

73.9%

2021 Citizenship

73.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 73.9% of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was 73.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA

Other (Hispanic)
64.4k ± 3.52k
White (Non-Hispanic)
41.3k ± 1.52k
White (Hispanic)
35.8k ± 2.66k

55.7%

Hispanic Population

112k people

55.7% of the people in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA are hispanic (112k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
22,930 ± 3,500 people
Guatemala
17,396 ± 3,095 people
El Salvador
11,358 ± 2,542 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 22,930 LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA residents, followed by Guatemala with 17,396 and El Salvador with 11,358.

Foreign-Born Population

43.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

86.7k people

43.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

89.1k people

As of 2021, 43.1% of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA residents (86.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was 43.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
94,989 households (49.9%)
Korean
8,949 households (4.7%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
7,675 households (4.03%)

65.7% of the households in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was Spanish. 49.9% of the households in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
674 ± 145
Gulf War (2001-)
661 ± 207
Gulf War (1990s)
395 ± 250

LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA employs 92.5k people. The largest industries in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA are Restaurants & Food Services (9,866 people), Motion pictures & video industries (4,806 people), and Construction (3,955 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($184,362), Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. ($163,148), and Spectator sports ($159,505).

Males in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.01 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,322. The income inequality in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.481, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,020

Women

43.5%

54,562

Men

56.5%

The workforce of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA in 2020 was 96,582 people, with 43.5% woman, and 56.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

92.5k

2021 Value

−4.22%

1 Year decline

± −4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −4.22%, from 96.6k employees to 92.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA, are Cashiers (2,687 people), Other managers (2,652 people), and Sewing machine operators (2,621 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

92.5k

2021 Value

−4.22%

1 Year decline

± −4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −4.22%, from 96.6k employees to 92.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (9,866 people), Motion pictures & video industries (4,806 people), and Construction (3,955 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,520

Median earning men ± $842

$32,876

Median earning women ± $1,054

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($78,778), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,337), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,698).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($63,872), Public Administration ($57,788), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA awarded 655 degrees. The student population of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 313 male students and 564 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA are White (253 and 38.6%), followed by Black or African American (169 and 25.8%), Hispanic or Latino (153 and 23.4%), and Unknown (57 and 8.7%).

The largest universities in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Diversified Vocational College (395690) (294 and 44.9%), Universal Healthcare Careers College (176 and 26.9%), and Associated Technical College-Los Angeles (134 and 20.5%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County--LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA are Cardiovascular Technologist (134 and 20.5%), Medical Assistant (111 and 16.9%), and General Office Occupations & Clerical Services (102 and 15.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 32.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 877 (35.7% men and 64.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 877 students enrolled in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 387 records, of which 70% were women and 30% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Cardiovascular Technologist
134 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
111 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Los Angeles County--LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was Cardiovascular Technologist with 134 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Los Angeles County--LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Diversified Vocational College (395690)
294 degrees awarded
Universal Healthcare Careers College
176 degrees awarded
Associated Technical College-Los Angeles
134 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Diversified Vocational College (395690) with 294 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 267 men were awarded degrees from institutions in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA, which is 0.688 times less than the 388 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 253 degrees mean that there were 1.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 169 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 3.82% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 4.48% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (40k), Primary Education (32.7k), and High School or Equivalent (29.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was $933,400 in 2021, which is 3.81 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $866,600 to $933,400, a 7.71% increase. The homeownership rate in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA is 17.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 33.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA is $56,664. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$933,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$26,586

$13,519

Median Property Taxes

±$722

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

17.3%

Homeownership

2021

72.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 17.3% of the housing units in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 17.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,664

Median Household Income

± $1,638

78.1k

Number of Households

± 2,018

In 2021, the median household income of the 78.1k households in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA grew to $56,664 from the previous year's value of $52,938.

The following chart displays the households in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.481

2021 Wage GINI in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA

0.488

2020 Wage GINI in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was 0.481 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (51.6%)
Public Transit (20.2%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)

In 2021, 51.6% of workers in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (20.2%) and those who worked at home (12.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (33.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.03% of the workforce in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA (45.6k out of 199k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

82.7% of the population of LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 31.7% on employee plans, 34.6% on Medicaid, 5.39% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.551% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,254 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 30.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.3%

Uninsured

31.7%

Employer Coverage

34.6%

Medicaid

5.39%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.551%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA declined by 3.07% from 17.9% to 17.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in LA City (East Central/Silver Lake, Echo Park & Westlake) PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.