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Bombay Beach

California · 366 residents · 0.664 sq mi
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Bombay Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,708. Population has grown 30% since 2009. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,800. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 63% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

366
+30%vs 2009
vs 281 in 2009
2000 – 2024
551 / sq mi
+30%vs 2009
vs 423 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
52.6
−7%vs 2009
vs 56.4 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1422293154014882000201020202024Bombay Beach
2024356
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,708
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $17,955 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2023
$10,535
−25%vs 2009
vs $14,062 in 2009
US average: $21,522
27.8%
−11.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 39.1% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $31,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$398
US average: $602
77.0%
−14.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 91.6% in 2009
23.0% rent
1.9
+5%vs 2009
vs 1.8 in 2009
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic63%(177)
Black33.5%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.3%(172)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(214)
Black18%(66)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score68.5%(251)
68
+12%vs 2009
vs 61 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
+3.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.7% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.7%
−16.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 70.1% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bombay Beach, California?

Bombay Beach, California has about 366 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bombay Beach, California?

The typical household in Bombay Beach, California earns about $17,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bombay Beach, California expensive?

In Bombay Beach, California, the median home is worth about $32,800, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Bombay Beach, California?

About 6.8% 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 27.8% of people in Bombay Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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