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Hermosa Beach

California · 19,506 residents · 1.426 sq mi
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Hermosa Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,976. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,506
+5%since 2000
from 18,566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13,679 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 13,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+8%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K19K19K20K1990201020202024Hermosa Beach
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,976
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,153 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,771
+23%since 2000
from $54,244 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,795
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,146 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
55.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.0
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(15,780)
Black1.1%(216)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,632)
Asian5.6%(1,097)
Other3.8%(738)
Diversity Score41.4%(8,067)
Diversity Score
41
+49%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hermosa Beach, California?

Hermosa Beach, California has about 19,506 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hermosa Beach, California earns about $99,976 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,795 a month.

How educated are people in Hermosa Beach, California?

About 68.5% 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 5.1% of people in Hermosa Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hermosa Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hermosa Beach, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,287 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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