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Manhattan Beach

California · 35,506 residents · 3.934 sq mi
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Manhattan Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 96% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,506
+5%since 2000
from 33,852 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,025 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 8,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+16%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K35K37K1990201020202024Manhattan Beach
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,926
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,779
+53%since 2000
from $61,136 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food9.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,582
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
13.0
+95%since 2000
from 6.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(28,913)
Black0.6%(206)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,756)
Asian6%(2,031)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(9,363)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(25,353)
Black0.9%(305)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(3,072)
Asian11.3%(3,995)
Other5.6%(1,985)
Diversity Score55.3%(19,619)
Diversity Score
55
+100%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
72.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manhattan Beach, California?

Manhattan Beach, California has about 35,506 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manhattan Beach, California earns about $153,926 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,582 a month.

How educated are people in Manhattan Beach, California?

About 76.8% 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 3,443 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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