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Huntington Beach

California · 198,711 residents · 26.982 sq mi
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Huntington Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $803,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198,711
+5%since 2000
from 189,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,365 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 7,027 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+21%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
180K185K191K197K203K1990201020202024Huntington Beach
2024195K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,469
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,824 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,625
+58%since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$803,400
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,965
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $985 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
8.2
+83%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(117,536)
Black1.1%(2,111)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(39,457)
Asian13%(25,921)
Other5.6%(11,032)
Diversity Score72.4%(143,900)
Diversity Score
72
+40%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington Beach, California?

Huntington Beach, California has about 198,711 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Huntington Beach, California earns about $97,469 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 $803,400, and the typical rent is about $1,965 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington Beach, California?

About 43.6% 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 7.9% 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 17,192 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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