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Culver City

California · 40,779 residents · 5.112 sq mi
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Culver City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,540. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $920,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,779
+5%since 2000
from 38,816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,977 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 7,593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+4%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K39K40K40K41K1990201020202024Culver City
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,540
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,615
+105%since 2000
from $29,025 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food9.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$920,900
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,071
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $887 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
9.4
+80%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(18,544)
Black7.7%(3,143)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(8,732)
Asian16.8%(6,832)
Other6.5%(2,630)
Diversity Score87%(35,475)
Diversity Score
87
+6%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
25.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Culver City, California?

Culver City, California has about 40,779 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Culver City, California earns about $97,540 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 $920,900, and the typical rent is about $2,071 a month.

How educated are people in Culver City, California?

About 60.4% 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 6.2% of people in Culver City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Culver City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Culver City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,986 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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