Los Alamitos

City in Orange County, California

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Los Alamitos is a city in Orange County, California, with 11,780 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rossmoor, 1.2 miles SW.

About Los Alamitos

Los Alamitos (lohs AL-ə-MEE-tohs; Spanish for 'the little cottonwoods') is a city in Orange County, California, United States. It was incorporated in March 1960. Its population was 11,780 in the 2020 census, up from 11,449 in 2010. A significant part of the city is occupied by Joint Forces Training Base – Los Alamitos, and it hosts the USA Water Polo National Aquatic Center.

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Living in Los Alamitos

Median household income
$97,155
Median home value
$1,061,900
Median rent
$2,365/mo
Median age
37.2
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Los Alamitos, CA population

Los Alamitos had 11,780 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census11,780
Density2,935 per sq mi (1,133 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Los Alamitos at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyOrange County
TypeCity
Population11,780 (2020)
Land area4.01 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Water area0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²)
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates33.7969° N, 118.0612° W
ZIP codes90720, 90630
Official websitecityoflosalamitos.org
Census code (GEOID)0643224

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Los Alamitos

What county is Los Alamitos in?

Los Alamitos is in Orange County, California.

What is the population of Los Alamitos, CA?

11,780 people lived in Los Alamitos at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Los Alamitos, CA?

The main ZIP code is 90720. Other ZIP codes: 90630.

What is the elevation of Los Alamitos?

23 feet (7 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Los Alamitos?

Rossmoor (1.2 mi), Cypress (2.0 mi), Hawaiian Gardens (2.4 mi), Seal Beach (3.0 mi), Stanton (3.9 mi).

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