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Salton Sea Beach

California · 453 residents · 0.308 sq mi
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Salton Sea Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,341. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
453
+16%since 2000
from 392 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,471 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
−47%since 2000
from 60.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1293004726438142000201020202024Salton Sea Beach
2024453
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,341
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,664 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,258
−23%since 2000
from $17,252 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
−23%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance41.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical41.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
32.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.6%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(273)
Black2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(88)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.2%(197)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino70.6%(320)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.8%(235)
Diversity Score
52
+3%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
88.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 31.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
41.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−66.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2012
from 33.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+31.6 ptssince 2017
from 53.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.2%
−59.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
65.8%
+59.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salton Sea Beach, California?

Salton Sea Beach, California has about 453 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salton Sea Beach, California?

The typical household in Salton Sea Beach, California earns about $35,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Salton Sea Beach, California?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Salton Sea Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salton Sea Beach, California?

About 21.2% of people in Salton Sea 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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