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Bombay Beach

California · 356 residents · 0.664 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $93,500. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 54.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
−3%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
536 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 52.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1422293154014882000201020202024Bombay Beach
2024356
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,833
+88%since 2000
from $10,535 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.8%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+13%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade54.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information20.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
52.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(214)
Black18%(66)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.5%(251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(215)
Black29.2%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(37)
Diversity Score67.4%(240)
Diversity Score
67
−2%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
47.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.8%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 32.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.6%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
42.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−67.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2012
from 45.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.6%
−49.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+26.8 ptssince 2017
from 58.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 85.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bombay Beach, California?

Bombay Beach, California has about 356 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bombay Beach, California expensive?

In Bombay Beach, California, the median home is worth about $93,500.

How educated are people in Bombay Beach, California?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bombay Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bombay Beach, California?

About 54.8% of people in Bombay Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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