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Malibu

California · 9,574 residents (2025 est.) · 19.847 sq mi
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#30Most expensive homesof 6,786$2,000,001#41Most work-from-homeof 6,82640.1%#59Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#186Highest median household incomeof 6,818$194,421
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Malibu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $194,421. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,154 residents. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,421
−17%since 2000
from 12,575 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
525 / sq mi
−20%since 2009
from 653 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
53.9
+26%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,574 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
10K11K12K12K13K2000201020202024Malibu
202410K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(237)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(481)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(484)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(708)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(538)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(950)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.4%(878)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410%(1,041)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.2%(1,793)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.2%(2,002)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.5%(995)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(314)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$194,421
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,031 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$141,203
+90%since 2000
from $74,336 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.597
+2%since 2010
from 0.584 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $879,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,652 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.3
+26%since 2009
from 8.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Malibu on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(11,134)
Black0.9%(109)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(689)
Asian2.5%(310)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(8,139)
Black0.8%(81)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,008)
Asian2.9%(302)
Other8.6%(891)
Diversity Score
47
+36%since 2009
from 34 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.3%(655)
Guatemalan1.6%(169)
Puerto Rican0.4%(39)
Colombian0.3%(36)
Spaniard0.3%(31)
Ecuadorian0.3%(29)
Costa Rican0.2%(25)
Cuban0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese1%(104)
Japanese0.8%(86)
Filipino0.3%(27)
Korean0.2%(24)
Asian Indian0.2%(24)
Laotian0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English12%(1,252)
German11.2%(1,172)
Irish7.8%(808)
Italian7%(727)
American5.1%(531)
Swedish5.1%(529)
Russian3.3%(348)
French2.5%(259)
Iranian2.1%(223)
Polish1.7%(173)
Hungarian1.5%(155)
Dutch1.4%(149)
+ 33 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.4%(145)
British1.2%(127)
Armenian1.2%(120)
Scottish0.9%(92)
Norwegian0.8%(87)
Danish0.7%(72)
Swiss0.7%(69)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(66)
Greek0.6%(65)
Croatian0.3%(36)
Portuguese0.3%(31)
Lithuanian0.3%(30)
Serbian0.3%(30)
Welsh0.3%(29)
Arab0.2%(26)
Belgian0.2%(26)
Czech0.2%(24)
Romanian0.2%(24)
Ethiopian0.2%(23)
Australian0.2%(21)
Macedonian0.2%(21)
Lebanese0.2%(20)
Brazilian0.2%(18)
Canadian0.1%(15)
Nigerian0.1%(15)
Finnish0.1%(10)
Israeli0.1%(10)
Austrian0.1%(7)
Syrian0.1%(6)
Latvian0%(5)
Slovak0%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.1%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 85.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(1,448)
Married54.2%(2,440)
Widowed2.5%(111)
Divorced11.3%(507)
Women 15+
Never married28.5%(1,342)
Married51.7%(2,437)
Widowed6.5%(308)
Divorced13.3%(626)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malibu, California?

Malibu, California has about 10,421 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malibu, California?

The typical household in Malibu, California earns about $194,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malibu, California expensive?

In Malibu, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Malibu, California?

About 68.6% of adults age 25 and over in Malibu, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malibu, California?

About 12.6% of people in Malibu, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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