[2] It is notable within the city for its high density of population, its relatively mid to low household income, its youthful population, its high average household size and the percentage of its families headed by single parents.

There were 1,370 families headed by single parents; the rate of 24.8% was considered high for both the city and the county.

Mexico and El Salvador were the most common places of birth for the 39.2% of the residents who were born abroad, about an average percentage for the city as a whole.

[2] The median household income in 2008 dollars was $31,236, considered low for both the city and county.

[2] Only 3.7% of Vermont-Slauson residents 25 and older held a four-year degree, a low percentage for both the city and the county.