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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carmel-by-the-Sea

California · 4,081 residents · 1.061 sq mi
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Carmel-by-the-Sea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,163. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $660,200. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,081
−1%since 1990
from 4,111 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,846 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 3,875 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
54.3
−5%since 1990
from 57.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Carmel-by-the-Sea
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,163
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,804 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$48,739
+83%since 1990
from $26,575 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$660,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $399,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,120
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $827 in 1990
US average: $602
57.0%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
43.0% rent
11.4
+5%since 1990
from 10.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,952)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(130)
Asian2.2%(91)
Diversity Score16.2%(668)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,783)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(120)
Asian2.2%(88)
Diversity Score13.5%(552)
14
−17%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.7%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 48.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 93.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.2%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−39%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California has about 4,081 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

The typical household in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California earns about $58,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carmel-by-the-Sea, California expensive?

In Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, the median home is worth about $660,200, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

About 54.7% of adults age 25 and over in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

About 6.6% of people in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carmel-by-the-Sea, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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