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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Malibu

California · 12,575 residents · 19.847 sq mi
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Malibu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,031. Population has declined 3% since 2009. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $879,200. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 115% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,575
−3%vs 2009
vs 12,970 in 2009
2000 – 2025
634 / sq mi
−3%vs 2009
vs 653 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
42.9
−7%vs 2009
vs 46.0 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$102,031
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $122,045 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$74,336
−27%vs 2009
vs $101,623 in 2009
US average: $21,522
7.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$879,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,000,001 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$1,652
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,955 in 2009
US average: $602
72.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 74.1% in 2009
27.2% rent
8.6
+5%vs 2009
vs 8.2 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(10,986)
Black0.7%(85)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,000)
Asian2.7%(353)
Diversity Score34.3%(4,443)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(11,134)
Black0.9%(109)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(689)
Asian2.5%(310)
Diversity Score21.1%(2,655)
21
−38%vs 2009
vs 34 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 56.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 94.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
26.7%
+3.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 23.3% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.1 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Malibu, California?

Malibu, California has about 12,575 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Malibu, California?

The typical household in Malibu, California earns about $102,031 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 $879,200, and the typical rent is about $1,652 a month.

How educated are people in Malibu, California?

About 59.4% 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 7.6% 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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