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La Selva Beach

California · 2,531 residents · 5.297 sq mi
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La Selva Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,406. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $963,100. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,531
−6%since 2019
from 2,679 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
478 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 506 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.9
+11%since 2019
from 48.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024La Selva Beach
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,406
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,639 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,614
−6%since 2019
from $56,969 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$963,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $962,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,382
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,309 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
30.0% rent
Afford Score
9.5
+1%since 2019
from 9.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(2,122)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(412)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other4.3%(116)
Diversity Score43.4%(1,162)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,899)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(389)
Asian3.5%(88)
Other3.4%(86)
Diversity Score47.7%(1,208)
Diversity Score
48
+10%since 2019
from 43 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
−9%since 2019
from 32.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 64.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Female
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Foreign born
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Selva Beach, California?

La Selva Beach, California has about 2,531 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Selva Beach, California?

The typical household in La Selva Beach, California earns about $101,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Selva Beach, California expensive?

In La Selva Beach, California, the median home is worth about $963,100, and the typical rent is about $2,382 a month.

How educated are people in La Selva Beach, California?

About 59.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Selva Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Selva Beach, California?

About 7.1% of people in La Selva Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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