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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Manhattan Beach

California · 33,852 residents · 3.934 sq mi
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Manhattan Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $669,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 112% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
68% 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

Total population
33,852
+6%since 1990
from 32,063 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,605 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 8,150 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+5%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K35K37K1990201020202024Manhattan Beach
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,723 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,136
+57%since 1990
from $38,932 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$669,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,358
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
34.9% rent
Afford Score
6.6
−10%since 1990
from 7.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(30,023)
Black0.6%(181)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,682)
Asian4.4%(1,397)
Diversity Score25.5%(8,177)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(28,913)
Black0.6%(206)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,756)
Asian6%(2,031)
Diversity Score27.7%(9,363)
Diversity Score
28
+8%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.6%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 96.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manhattan Beach, California?

Manhattan Beach, California has about 33,852 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Manhattan Beach, California earns about $100,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manhattan Beach, California expensive?

In Manhattan Beach, California, the median home is worth about $669,800, and the typical rent is about $1,358 a month.

How educated are people in Manhattan Beach, California?

About 67.6% of adults age 25 and over in Manhattan Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manhattan Beach, California?

About 3.2% of people in Manhattan Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manhattan Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Manhattan Beach, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,789 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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