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Bombay Beach

California · 231 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 $23,000. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 135 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,100. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 71% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
231
−37%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
348 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.2
+14%since 2000
from 52.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1422293154014882000201020202024Bombay Beach
2024356
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,629
+115%since 2000
from $10,535 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(132)
Black9.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.9%(150)
Diversity Score
65
−5%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+40.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
52.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
9.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2011
from 32.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bombay Beach, California?

Bombay Beach, California has about 231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bombay Beach, California earns about $23,000 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 $42,100.

How educated are people in Bombay Beach, California?

About 12.7% 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 3.3% 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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