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Channel Islands Beach

California · 2,726 residents · 0.423 sq mi
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Channel Islands Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,380. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,111,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,726
−13%since 2000
from 3,142 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,444 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 7,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+18%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Channel Islands Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,380
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,306 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,187
+132%since 2000
from $34,088 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
−17%since 2010
from 0.550 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,111,200
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,392
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,046 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
39.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.3
+106%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(2,669)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(292)
Asian1.8%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(882)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(1,678)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(745)
Asian4.8%(131)
Other5.8%(157)
Diversity Score67.6%(1,843)
Diversity Score
68
+141%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 88.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Channel Islands Beach, California?

Channel Islands Beach, California has about 2,726 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Channel Islands Beach, California?

The typical household in Channel Islands Beach, California earns about $107,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Channel Islands Beach, California expensive?

In Channel Islands Beach, California, the median home is worth about $1,111,200, and the typical rent is about $2,392 a month.

How educated are people in Channel Islands Beach, California?

About 48.8% of adults age 25 and over in Channel Islands Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Channel Islands Beach, California?

About 4.8% of people in Channel Islands Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Channel Islands Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Channel Islands Beach, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 615 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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