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Hermosa Beach

California · 19,728 residents · 1.426 sq mi
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Hermosa Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% 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 $1,649,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,728
+6%since 2000
from 18,566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13,835 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 13,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+17%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K19K19K20K1990201020202024Hermosa Beach
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,153 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$96,152
+77%since 2000
from $54,244 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
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
$1,649,900
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,246
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,146 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
54.4% rent
Afford Score
11.6
+91%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(14,563)
Black1%(195)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(2,064)
Asian6.9%(1,371)
Other7%(1,373)
Diversity Score53.1%(10,480)
Diversity Score
53
+91%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hermosa Beach, California?

Hermosa Beach, California has about 19,728 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hermosa Beach, California earns about $142,500 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 $1,649,900, and the typical rent is about $2,246 a month.

How educated are people in Hermosa Beach, California?

About 77.0% 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 4.2% 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 1,509 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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