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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Moss Beach

California · 1,953 residents · 2.237 sq mi
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Moss Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,992. Population has fallen 36% since 1990, a loss of 1,076 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $515,900. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 94% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
63% 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

1,953
−36%since 1990
from 3,029 in 1990
1990 – 2024
873 / sq mi
−36%since 1990
from 1,354 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+17%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Moss Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$91,992
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,961 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,283
+71%since 1990
from $24,094 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$515,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,646
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
17.0% rent
5.6
−6%since 1990
from 5.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,793)
Black1.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(401)
Asian2.8%(85)
Diversity Score40.2%(1,218)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,660)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(141)
Asian2.2%(43)
Diversity Score23.1%(452)
23
−42%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

63.5%
+26.2 ptssince 1990
from 37.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.7%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
−8%since 1990
from 28.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moss Beach, California?

Moss Beach, California has about 1,953 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Moss Beach, California earns about $91,992 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 $515,900, and the typical rent is about $1,646 a month.

How educated are people in Moss Beach, California?

About 63.5% 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 4.3% of people in Moss Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moss Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Moss Beach, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,076 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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