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Channel Islands Beach

California · 2,870 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 $89,261. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $938,400. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,870
−9%since 2000
from 3,142 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,785 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 7,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+36%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Channel Islands Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,261
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,814
+55%since 2000
from $34,088 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$938,400
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,950
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,046 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
10.5
+110%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(2,103)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(455)
Asian3%(85)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score44%(1,264)
Diversity Score
44
+57%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 77.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Channel Islands Beach, California?

Channel Islands Beach, California has about 2,870 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Channel Islands Beach, California earns about $89,261 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 $938,400, and the typical rent is about $1,950 a month.

How educated are people in Channel Islands Beach, California?

About 44.4% 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 7.7% 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 471 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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