90305 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90305, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90305 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Inglewood, with a total population of 15,254 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 90305 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90305.

The estimated population of people living in 90305 is 15,254, with a median age of 45.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90305 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,254
 -0.77% -2.05%
2020
15,373
+2.2%
-
2019
15,042
 -2.31% -
2018
15,397
 -1.14% -
2017
15,574
 - -

Population of 90305 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90305 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
2.3%
2.6%
 -11.54%
Black/African American
76.8%
76.4%
 +0.52%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
16.3%
17.5%
 -6.86%
Asian
1.4%
1%
 +40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
2.1%
 +38.10%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90305 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 90305 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90305 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90305 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.4 -2.16% 44.1 -2.65% 46.7 -1.68%
2020 46.4 +0.43% 45.3 +2.03% 47.5 -2.06%
2019 46.2 +1.32% 44.4 -0.89% 48.5 +4.53%
2018 45.6 +5.8% 44.8 +9% 46.4 +4.5%
2017 43.1 - 41.1 - 44.4 -

The median age of the 90305 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 90305 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 913 -8.25% 900 -30.4% 771 636
10 to 19 878 -21.19% 604 +24.14% 671 759
20 to 29 819 +8.03% 1,004 +9.05% 872 1,066
30 to 39 948 +5.85% 997 -8.98% 999 893
40 to 49 1,077 -9.65% 1,148 +9.72% 923 1,225
50 to 59 1,039 +15.36% 1,426 -0.33% 1,154 1,409
60 to 69 843 +22.82% 1,254 -10.83% 999 1,101
70+ 722 -1.24% 1,002 +8.28% 700 1,076

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90305 zip code is $80,281.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 90305.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,600.00
  • 45 to 64
    $103,587.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,320.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90305 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 90305, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 90305 is currently $102,592.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.08% of households in 90305 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 90305 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.15%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.55%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.08%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90305 is $41,274.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90305 by the total population of 90305.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90305 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90305 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    20.66%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.09%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90305 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90305 zip over the age of 16 is 12,937.

Of those people, a total of 66.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 90305 is 61.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 90305 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 520 20.40% 5.70%
20 to 24 years 838 84.20% 2.10%
25 to 29 years 1,100 79.20% 16.90%
30 to 34 years 1,192 82.40% 11.60%
35 to 44 years 1,602 87.00% 7.30%
45 to 54 years 2,630 89.00% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 1,179 74.80% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 1,163 64.50% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 1,427 33.20% 1.10%
75 years and over 1,286 5.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90305. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 999 71.00% 10.40%
Black or African American 10,184 64.90% 6.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 213 64.80% 5.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,024 69.10% 5.40%
Two or more races 517 80.90% 10.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,894 75.90% 3.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 320 54.40% 42.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90305 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 90305 is 7,918, with median earnings of $43,615.00.

Women in 90305 are earning approximately 85.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,918 $43,615.00
Male 3,516 $47,485.00
Female 4,402 $40,708.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90305 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 840 $105,692.00
Business and Financial 576 $71,803.00
Computer and Mathematical 205 $68,606.00
Architecture and Engineering 79 $75,990.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 111 $64,315.00
Community and Social Service 270 $48,621.00
Legal 54 $137,500.00
Educational and Library 433 $38,102.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 309 $31,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 343 $103,583.00
Healthcare Support 538 $32,267.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 320 $39,907.00
Law Enforcement 114 $73,904.00
Food Preparation and Serving 173 $20,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 307 $42,575.00
Personal Care and Service 356 $29,605.00
Sales 689 $39,340.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,086 $38,947.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 298 $74,464.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 95 $33,385.00
Production 105 $29,391.00
Transportation and Material Moving 219 $27,270.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90305 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 90305.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 355 $97,042.00 485 $105,904.00
Business and Financial 245 $75,750.00 331 $59,514.00
Computer and Mathematical 122 $69,615.00 83 $66,728.00
Architecture and Engineering 70 $75,521.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 106 $64,167.00
Community and Social Service 84 $40,625.00 186 $49,914.00
Legal 0 $0.00 54 $137,500.00
Educational and Library 80 $21,818.00 353 $39,676.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 114 $53,654.00 195 $30,203.00
Healthcare Practitioners 83 $41,893.00 260 $117,895.00
Healthcare Support 161 $24,861.00 377 $32,297.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 294 $55,417.00 26 $0.00
Law Enforcement 96 $74,298.00 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 81 $26,550.00 92 $14,904.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 169 $47,330.00 138 $26,184.00
Personal Care and Service 89 $52,865.00 267 $21,380.00
Sales 340 $39,909.00 349 $29,946.00
Office and Administrative Support 247 $39,725.00 839 $38,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 298 $74,464.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 76 $34,375.00 19 $0.00
Production 81 $55,481.00 24 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 207 $26,875.00 12 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,880 households in 90305, with an average household size of 2.58 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,821 families living in the 90305 zip code with an average family size of 3.2 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 90305:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,970 301 1,550 2,059
Average Household Size 3.38 3.32 3.26 1.18
Total Families 1,970 301 1,550 0
Average Household Size 3.37 3.14 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 3,821 families living in 90305, 8.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90305:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,328 housing units in 90305.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,880 92.92%
Vacant 448 7.08%

35.00% of the total 6,328 housing units in 90305 are rental units. This is approximately 2,215 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,591 are occupied by the owner - or 56.75% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90305 is $1,662.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90305 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    74
  • Less than $500
    48
  • $500 to $999
    130
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    669
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    804
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    358
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    110
  • $3,000 or more
    96

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90305 is $646,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90305 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    36
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    19
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    49
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    407
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,932
  • $1,000,000 or more
    133

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90305. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90305 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,602
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,685
  • 1950 to 1959
    832
  • 1960 to 1969
    747
  • 1970 to 1979
    320
  • 1980 to 1989
    613
  • 1990 to 1999
    30
  • 2000 to 2009
    432
  • 2010 to 2013
    67
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 90305 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    453
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,226
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,054
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,147

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90305 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90305 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90305.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    20
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    355
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    554
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    650
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    640
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    396
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    959
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    259
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    899
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,327
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    962
  • 90 or more minutes
    168

Summary

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