MAPPING L.A. > Regions
The Eastside
Population
- 286,222 population in 2000, according to the U.S. Census
- 20.66 square miles, divided into 4 neighborhoods
- 13,852 people per square mile. The most dense neighborhood is East Los Angeles, and the least dense neighborhood is El Sereno.
Ethnicity
- The most diverse neighborhood is Lincoln Heights, and the least diverse neighborhood is East Los Angeles.
Income
- The wealthiest neighborhood is El Sereno, and the least wealthy neighborhood is Lincoln Heights.
Education
- 5.1% of residents 25 and older have a four-year degree. The neighborhood with the highest rate is El Sereno, and the neighborhood with the lowest rate is East Los Angeles.
Age
- The neighborhood with oldest population is El Sereno, and the neighborhood with the youngest population is Boyle Heights.
Housing
- 66.8% of households are renters. The neighborhood with the highest rental rate is Lincoln Heights, and the neighborhood with the lowest rental rate is El Sereno.
The Eastside
is a region of Los Angeles County containing four neighborhoods.
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About This Project
The Eastside is one of the 16 regions in
Mapping L.A.,
the Los Angeles Times’ resource for crime,
neighborhoods,
demographics and schools in Los Angeles County.
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