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Huntington Beach

California · 189,992 residents · 26.982 sq mi
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Huntington Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,280. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% 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 $689,400. Households here earn about 32% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189,992
Unchangedsince 2000
from 189,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,041 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,027 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
180K185K191K197K203K1990201020202024Huntington Beach
2024195K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,280
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,552
+30%since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$689,400
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $985 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.6
+91%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(136,237)
Black0.7%(1,383)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(27,798)
Asian9.3%(17,544)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.7%(97,927)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(127,640)
Black0.9%(1,635)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(32,411)
Asian10.9%(20,792)
Other2.9%(5,442)
Diversity Score62%(117,736)
Diversity Score
62
+20%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington Beach, California?

Huntington Beach, California has about 189,992 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Huntington Beach, California earns about $80,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntington Beach, California expensive?

In Huntington Beach, California, the median home is worth about $689,400, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington Beach, California?

About 40.1% of adults age 25 and over in Huntington Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntington Beach, California?

About 7.0% of people in Huntington Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntington Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntington Beach, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,473 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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