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Malibu

California · 10,654 residents · 19.847 sq mi
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Malibu is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,716. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,921 residents. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 107% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,654
−15%since 2000
from 12,575 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
537 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.2
+22%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,716
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$116,108
+56%since 2000
from $74,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food11.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $879,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,743
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,652 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
12.3
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(8,724)
Black1.3%(137)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(833)
Asian3.2%(339)
Other7.8%(829)
Diversity Score42.8%(4,555)
Diversity Score
43
+102%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malibu, California?

Malibu, California has about 10,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malibu, California?

The typical household in Malibu, California earns about $162,716 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 $2,743 a month.

How educated are people in Malibu, California?

About 66.0% 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 11.0% of people in Malibu, California live below the federal poverty line.

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