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Sunland
Population
- 15,316 population in 2000, according to the U.S. Census
- 16,450 population in 2008, based on L.A. Department of City Planning estimates.
- 4.00 square miles
- 3,825 people per square mile, among the lowest densities for the city of Los Angeles but about average for the county
Ethnicity
- The percentage of white people is high for the county.
- Moderately diverse for the city of Los Angeles and moderately diverse for the county
Income
- $68,720 median household income (2008 dollars), high for the city of Los Angeles but about average for the county
- In Los Angeles County, Studio City, Lake Hughes and East Pasadena have the most similar household incomes.
- The percentages of households that earn $40,000 to $60,000 and $60,000 to $125,000 are high for the county.
Education
- 22.0% of residents 25 and older have a four-year degree, about average for the city of Los Angeles and about average for the county
- In Los Angeles County, Signal Hill, San Gabriel and North El Monte have the nearest percentage of residents 25 and older with a four-year degree.
- The percentages of residents 25 and older with a high school diploma and some college education are high for the county.
Age
- The median age is 37, old for the city of Los Angeles and old for the county
- In Los Angeles County, Acton, Agoura Hills and Altadena have similar median ages.
- The percentages of residents ages 35 to 49 and 65 and older are among the county's highest.
Housing
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Families
- The percentages of widowed males, divorced males, divorced females and widowed females are among the county's highest.
- There are 371 families headed by single parents. The rate is 9.9%, low for the city of Los Angeles but about average for the county
Military
- There are 1,369 veterans, or 11.8% of the population, high for the city of Los Angeles and high for the county overall
- The percentage of veterans who served during Vietnam is among the county's highest.
Ancestry and immigration
- Mexican (13.7%) and German (10.7%) are the most common ancestries.
- 3,137 (20.5%) of residents are foreign born, low for the city of Los Angeles and low for the county. Mexico (23.2%) and Philippines (12.1%) are the most common foreign places of birth.
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About This Project
Sunland is one of the 272 neighborhoods in
Mapping L.A.,
The Times’ resource for crime,
neighborhoods,
demographics and schools.