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CITY · INCORPORATED 1897 · 1990 CENSUS

Long Beach

California · 429,433 residents · 50.672 sq mi
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Long Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,938. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $221,000. Despite a median home value of $221,000, the poverty rate sits 27% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
429,433
−7%vs 2000
vs 461,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,475 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 9,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 30.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
425K438K450K462K475K1990201020202024Long Beach
2024456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,938
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,270 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,639
−18%vs 2000
vs $19,040 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.8%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $198,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $639 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.0% in 2000
59.0% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+30%vs 2000
vs 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(152,899)
Black14.5%(66,836)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(165,092)
Asian11.9%(54,937)
Other0%
Diversity Score87.4%(403,531)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(251,022)
Black13.7%(58,831)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(99,878)
Asian13.6%(58,389)
Other14.2%(61,191)
Diversity Score87.7%(376,614)
Diversity Score
88
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 87 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Neighborhoods in Long Beach

Alamitos BeachBixby AreaCity College AreaDowntownEastEast SideEl Dorado Park EstatesHellmanIsland ChaffeeIsland WhiteLakewoodLos AltosLos Cerritos AreaMarina AreaNorth Long BeachPoly High DistrictRose ParkState College AreaThe PlazaTraffic CircleWashington SchoolWest SideWillmore CityWrigleyZaferiaNeighborhoods in Long Beach
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Beach, California?

Long Beach, California has about 429,433 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Long Beach, California earns about $31,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Beach, California expensive?

In Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $221,000, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Long Beach, California?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Beach, California?

About 16.8% of people in Long Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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