East Los Angeles

East Los Angeles spans 7.46 square miles with a population of 118,786 residents, positioned east of Boyle Heights and south of El Sereno.

John Strother Griffin established East Los Angeles in 1870, developing streets and parks while offering land parcels for residential construction.

The Latino Walk of Fame and Mariachi Plaza showcase the contributions of Hispanic Americans, who represent 95 percent of the local population.

The East Los Angeles Library and Anthony Quinn Library provide educational resources, while the E Line light rail connects residents to downtown Los Angeles.

East Los Angeles maintains the highest concentration of Hispanic residents among all cities in the United States outside Puerto Rico.

Location: Los Angeles County

Elevation above the sea: 61 m

Shares border with: Los Angeles

GPS coordinates: 34.03139,-118.16861

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49