Statistics
Dementia in Los Angeles: 2026 Statistics
How many people in Los Angeles are old enough to be at risk, how many are estimated to be living with dementia, how many are on their own, and what care costs. Every figure is sourced below.
Census data verified · Page updated
| Measure | Los Angeles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,979,576 | Census ACS 5-year estimate |
| Aged 65 and over | 533,344 | 13.4% of residents |
| Aged 85 and over | 71,996 | 13.5% of those 65+ |
| Estimated living with dementia | 59,260 | Estimate: 1 in 9 of those 65+, see method |
| Seniors living alone | 129,947 | 24.4% of those 65+ |
| Median household income | $80,366 | All households, Census ACS |
| In-home care, hourly | $27 to $40 | The range Dementia In Home quotes for this city |
What in-home care costs in Los Angeles
Using the hourly range above. Twenty hours a week is a common starting point; forty is roughly full-time daytime cover.
20 hours a week, per month
$2,338 to $3,464
40 hours a week, per month
$4,676 to $6,928
20 hours a week, per year
$28,080 to $41,600
Full breakdown, and what changes the number, on the cost of care in Los Angeles.
Where Los Angeles stands among 20 cities
- Residents aged 65 and over: #2 of 20
- Estimated living with dementia: #2 of 20
- Seniors living alone: #3 of 20
- Lowest hourly care rate: #3 of 20
All 20 cities side by side on the national statistics page.
Frequently asked questions
- How many people in Los Angeles have dementia?
- An estimated 59,260. This applies the Alzheimer's Association's national prevalence figure of roughly 1 in 9 people aged 65 and over to Los Angeles's Census count of 533,344 residents in that age group. It is an estimate, not a diagnosis count.
- How many seniors live alone in Los Angeles?
- 129,947 people aged 65 or over live alone in Los Angeles, which is 24.4% of that age group, according to Census ACS 5-year estimates.
- What does in-home dementia care cost in Los Angeles?
- Dementia In Home quotes $27 to $40 an hour in Los Angeles. At 20 hours a week that is about $2,338 to $3,464 a month; at 40 hours, $4,676 to $6,928.
- How does Los Angeles compare with other cities?
- Among the 20 cities Dementia In Home covers, Los Angeles ranks 2 for residents aged 65 and over and 3 for seniors living alone.
Sources and method
- Population, age bands, seniors living alone and median household income: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, verified August 11, 2026.
- Estimated dementia cases: the number of residents aged 65 and over divided by 9, applying the Alzheimer's Association's national prevalence figure of about 1 in 9 in that age group. It is a population estimate, not a count of diagnoses, and local prevalence may differ.
- Hourly care rates are the range Dementia In Home quotes for Los Angeles. Monthly figures use 4.33 weeks a month.
- Rankings are among the 20 cities Dementia In Home publishes guides for, not among all US cities.
Statistics for other cities
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