Los Angeles is one of the world's centers of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, technology, and education. It is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields, and is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States. Los Angeles leads the world in producing popular entertainment — such as motion picture, television, and recorded music — which forms the base of its international fame and global status.

Los Angeles County’s gross product was an estimated $446.8 billion in 2006. Major non-governmental employers include Kaiser Permanente; Northrop Grumman Corp.; Kroger Co.; University of Southern California; Bank of America; and AT&T.

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Median resident age: 31.6 years Male: 49.6% Female: 50.4% 5-19: 19.9% 20-34: 30.5% 35-44: 15.1% 45-54: 9.4% 55-64: 7.2% 65-Plus: 9.9%   Median household income: $46,452 (2005 est.) Total Homes: 3,356,353 (2006) Avg. Persons per HH: 2. 98 (2000) Race: White Non-Hispanic (31.1%) Hispanic (44.6%) Black (9.6%) Other race (13.9%) Education: High School or Higher: 69.9% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 24.9% Graduate or Professional Degree: 8.8%

Total Area: 4,752 square miles (L.A. County) Population: 9,948,081 (L.A. County 2006 est)

Official Website: www.lacity.org