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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hermosa Beach

California · 18,219 residents · 1.426 sq mi
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Hermosa Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $54,497. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $431,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,219
−2%vs 2000
vs 18,566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
12,776 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 13,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$54,497
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,153 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$33,510
−38%vs 2000
vs $54,244 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$431,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $491,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$886
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,146 in 2000
US average: $450
40.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.9% in 2000
59.1% rent
7.9
+31%vs 2000
vs 6.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(15,822)
Black0.8%(141)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,253)
Asian4.4%(809)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.8%(5,166)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(16,819)
Black1.1%(206)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,237)
Asian3.9%(708)
Other2.7%(486)
Diversity Score30.8%(5,616)
31
+11%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.1%
−12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
17.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hermosa Beach, California?

Hermosa Beach, California has about 18,219 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hermosa Beach, California?

The typical household in Hermosa Beach, California earns about $54,497 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hermosa Beach, California expensive?

In Hermosa Beach, California, the median home is worth about $431,500, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Hermosa Beach, California?

About 55.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hermosa Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hermosa Beach, California?

About 5.5% of people in Hermosa Beach, 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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