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Redondo Beach

California · 71,576 residents · 6.198 sq mi
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Redondo Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,832. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% 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 $974,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71,576
+13%since 2000
from 63,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,548 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 10,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K62K66K69K73K1990201020202024Redondo Beach
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,832
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,672
+69%since 2000
from $38,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$974,200
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,165
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $995 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
48.6% rent
Afford Score
8.3
+69%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(44,819)
Black2.4%(1,531)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(8,524)
Asian9%(5,677)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.9%(33,440)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57%(40,796)
Black2.9%(2,103)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(12,497)
Asian14.1%(10,085)
Other7.4%(5,306)
Diversity Score76.2%(54,567)
Diversity Score
76
+44%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redondo Beach, California?

Redondo Beach, California has about 71,576 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Redondo Beach, California earns about $116,832 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Redondo Beach, California expensive?

In Redondo Beach, California, the median home is worth about $974,200, and the typical rent is about $2,165 a month.

How educated are people in Redondo Beach, California?

About 62.4% of adults age 25 and over in Redondo Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redondo Beach, California?

About 4.0% of people in Redondo Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Redondo Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Redondo Beach, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,409 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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