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Malibu

California · 12,645 residents · 19.847 sq mi
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Malibu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 106% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,645
+1%since 2000
from 12,575 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
637 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+11%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,202
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,648
+18%since 2000
from $74,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.584
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $879,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,652 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.0
−7%since 2000
from 8.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(11,134)
Black0.9%(109)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(689)
Asian2.5%(310)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(2,655)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(11,046)
Black1.1%(137)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(769)
Asian2.6%(323)
Other5.5%(690)
Diversity Score33.4%(4,221)
Diversity Score
33
+58%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
−2%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malibu, California?

Malibu, California has about 12,645 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malibu, California?

The typical household in Malibu, California earns about $125,202 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Malibu, California?

About 59.6% 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 6.3% 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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