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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Moss Beach

California · 3,029 residents · 2.237 sq mi
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Moss Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,961. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $356,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,029
+55%vs 2000
vs 1,953 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,354 / sq mi
+55%vs 2000
vs 873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−15%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Moss Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,961
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,992 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$24,094
−42%vs 2000
vs $41,283 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$356,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $515,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,646 in 2000
US average: $450
80.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
19.8% rent
5.9
+6%vs 2000
vs 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,660)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(141)
Asian2.2%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(452)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,793)
Black1.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(401)
Asian2.8%(85)
Other3.4%(102)
Diversity Score40.2%(1,218)
40
+74%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.3%
−26.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.3%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.4%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.7 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Moss Beach, California?

Moss Beach, California has about 3,029 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Moss Beach, California earns about $59,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moss Beach, California expensive?

In Moss Beach, California, the median home is worth about $356,000, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Moss Beach, California?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Moss Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moss Beach, California?

About 4.7% of people in Moss Beach, 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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