Woman crossing a crosswalk designed for pedestrian safety

Central LA

EPA — Central LA

Includes neighborhoods like Koreatown, Westlake, Pico-Union, and MacArthur Park. This Equity Priority Area spans Council Districts 1, 5, 8, 10, and 13.

Partner: Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP)

Neighborhood Profile

Central LA is the most densely populated of the five Equity Priority Areas, with more than 33,000 residents per square mile across the full EPA—more than twice the citywide average.

The demographic statistics below focus on the parts of Central LA with the highest mobility needs.

In these areas, the population is predominantly Latino and Asian, with large Spanish- and Korean-speaking communities. Household income is substantially below the citywide average and poverty is considerably higher. Across the broader EPA, renting is much more common than citywide, and workers commute by transit at more than three times the citywide rate.

Map locating Central LA

Key statistics

Central LA EPA

Citywide

Median Household Income

$52,842

$81,571

Average Age

36

37

Poverty Rate

25%

17%

Latino

61%

45%

Asian

19%

12%

Foreign-born non-citizens

32%

18%

Community Engagement

Who we heard from

390

responses from Central LA

Where we engaged residents

  • East Hollywood Farmers Market
  • Wilshire / Western Metro Station
  • MacArthur Park

What we heard

Mobility investment priorities

  • Transit
  • Bike enhancements
  • Shade and public space enhancements

Top mobility challenges

  • Limited infrastructure for walking, biking, and transit
  • Traffic safety
  • Cleanliness