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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Culver City

California · 38,793 residents · 5.112 sq mi
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Culver City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $329,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,793
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 38,816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,589 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 7,593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K39K40K40K41K1990201020202024Culver City
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,971
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,792 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,471
−26%vs 2000
vs $29,025 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $271,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $887 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
55.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.4% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+46%vs 2000
vs 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(18,675)
Black11.7%(4,536)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(9,199)
Asian11.9%(4,631)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.7%(31,708)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(26,899)
Black10.4%(4,042)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(7,528)
Asian12%(4,673)
Other8.2%(3,179)
Diversity Score76.7%(29,767)
Diversity Score
77
−6%vs 2000
vs 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
14.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Culver City, California?

Culver City, California has about 38,793 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Culver City, California?

The typical household in Culver City, California earns about $42,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Culver City, California expensive?

In Culver City, California, the median home is worth about $329,400, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Culver City, California?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Culver City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Culver City, California?

About 6.7% of people in Culver City, 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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