MAPPING L.A. > South Bay
El Segundo
Population
- 15,970 population in 2000, according to the U.S. Census
- 5.46 square miles
- 2,925 people per square mile, among the lowest densities for South Bay and among the lowest densities for the county
Ethnicity
- The percentage of white people is high for the county.
- Not especially diverse for South Bay and not especially diverse for the county
Income
- $83,925 median household income (2008 dollars), about average for South Bay but high for the county
- In Los Angeles County, Mission Hills, Arcadia and Elizabeth Lake have the most similar household incomes.
- The percentages of households that earn $60,000 to $125,000 and $40,000 to $60,000 are high for the county.
Education
- 40.8% of residents 25 and older have a four-year degree, about average for South Bay but high for the county
- In Los Angeles County, Rowland Heights, Northridge and Palms have the nearest percentage of residents 25 and older with a four-year degree.
- The percentages of residents 25 and older with some college education, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree or higher are high for the county.
Age
- The median age is 36, about average for South Bay and about average for the county
- In Los Angeles County, Alhambra, Del Rey and Eagle Rock have similar median ages.
- The percentage of residents ages 35 to 49 is among the county's highest.
Housing
Families
- The percentages of divorced males and divorced females are among the county's highest.
- There are 512 families headed by single parents. The rate is 13.0%, about average for South Bay and about average for the county
Military
Ancestry and immigration
El Segundo
is a city in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County.
The neighboring communities are Del Aire, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, Playa del Rey and Westchester.
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El Segundo is one of the 272 neighborhoods in
Mapping L.A.,
The Times’ resource for crime,
neighborhoods,
demographics and schools.