This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from City of Los Angeles statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Angeleno statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Angeleno-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Percentage of full-time workers earning less than $25,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
Median earnings in the City of LA has changed in the years 2009-2017 but has stayed around $35,000 - $46,000. The Census Bureau reports a data table on earnings by income brackets. This data shows the percentage of population earning less than $25,000 a year. |
| Local target | |
| Geographical coverage |
City of Los Angeles |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage |
| Definitions |
Every year, the Census Bureau collects data on how much money households obtain from 50 different sources, all of which we label “income.” Earnings, primarily wages and salary from a job, are usually a big source of income. Other sources of income include Social Security payments, pensions, child support, public assistance, annuities, money derived from rental properties, interest and dividends. Only full-time, year-round workers with earnings are included. |
| Calculations |
Proportion earning less than $25,000: Total earning less than $25,000/ total full-time workers with earnings |
| Disaggregation Categories |
gender |
| WCCD/ISO 37120 Indicators on City Data Alignment |
Aligns to WCCD - Income distribution (Gini Coefficient) |
| Other information | |
| Data last updated | 2021-11-24: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2021-11-24: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
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