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Long Beach

California · 462,257 residents · 50.672 sq mi
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Long Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,173. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $508,900. Despite a median home value of $508,900, the poverty rate sits 38% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
462,257
Unchangedsince 2000
from 461,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,123 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+8%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
425K438K450K462K475K1990201020202024Long Beach
2024456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,173
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,270 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,929
+36%since 2000
from $19,040 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
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
$508,900
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
58.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.9
+87%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(135,698)
Black13%(59,925)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(188,412)
Asian12.6%(58,268)
Other4.2%(19,601)
Diversity Score89.1%(411,850)
Diversity Score
89
+2%since 2000
from 87 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
27.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Neighborhoods in Long Beach

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Beach, California?

Long Beach, California has about 462,257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Beach, California earns about $51,173 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 $508,900, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Long Beach, California?

About 28.0% 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 19.1% of people in Long Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Beach, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,824 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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