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Salton Sea Beach

California · 453 residents · 0.31 sq mi
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Salton Sea Beach is a city of 453 people in California. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 4% of adults. That trails the California median by roughly 64%. The median age is 32.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Median household income is $35,341, under the $82,259 national 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

453
+16%since 2000
from 392 in 2000
2000 – 2024
1,471 / sq mi
−26%since 2009
from 1,994 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
32.2
−47%since 2000
from 60.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.31 sq mi
Population, 20002024
1293004726438142000201020202024Salton Sea Beach
2024453
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(26)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911%(50)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412.1%(55)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.5%(43)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.7%(44)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(50)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.6%(39)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.6%(21)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644%(18)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(56)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.1%(41)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,341
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,664 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
21.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

80.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
19.5% rent
32.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.85 people
+31%since 2010
from 2.18 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
1.6%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(273)
Black2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(88)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino70.6%(320)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
52
−35%since 2009
from 79 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican68.4%(310)
Spaniard2.2%(10)
Ancestry
English10.4%(47)
German9.7%(44)
American4.2%(19)
Arab1.8%(8)
Danish0.4%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

88.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

24.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 31.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
38.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
68.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
41.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
53.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
14.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
6.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2012
from 33.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2013
from 25.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
84.9%
+31.6 ptssince 2017
from 53.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
34.2%
−59.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
65.8%
+59.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.8%(44)
Married67.2%(90)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(43)
Married77.1%(145)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2013
from 25.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
43.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
23.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
32.0%
−21.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
46.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
55.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II100%(10)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 10 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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