MAPPING L.A. > Regions
South L.A.
Population
- 749,453 population in 2000, according to the U.S. Census
- 51.08 square miles, divided into 28 neighborhoods
- 14,671 people per square mile. The most dense neighborhood is Adams-Normandie, and the least dense neighborhood is View Park-Windsor Hills.
Ethnicity
- The most diverse neighborhood is University Park, and the least diverse neighborhood is Historic South-Central.
Income
- The wealthiest neighborhood is View Park-Windsor Hills, and the least wealthy neighborhood is University Park.
Education
- 8.2% of residents 25 and older have a four-year degree. The neighborhood with the highest rate is View Park-Windsor Hills, and the neighborhood with the lowest rate is Florence-Firestone.
Age
- The neighborhood with oldest population is View Park-Windsor Hills, and the neighborhood with the youngest population is Watts.
Housing
- 63.1% of households are renters. The neighborhood with the highest rental rate is University Park, and the neighborhood with the lowest rental rate is View Park-Windsor Hills.
South L.A.
is a region of Los Angeles County containing 28 neighborhoods.
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About This Project
South L.A. 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.