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Bombay Beach

California · 295 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 $23,750. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,100. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 61% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
295
−19%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
444 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.5
+11%since 2000
from 52.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1422293154014882000201020202024Bombay Beach
2024356
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,386
+37%since 2000
from $10,535 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction35.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
10.3%
−66.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
54.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(196)
Black12.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino20%(59)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.7%(182)
Diversity Score
62
−10%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
48.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
52.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
33.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bombay Beach, California?

Bombay Beach, California has about 295 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bombay Beach, California earns about $23,750 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 $30,100.

How educated are people in Bombay Beach, California?

About 3.8% 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 30.7% of people in Bombay Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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