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Salton Sea Beach

California · 422 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 $27,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,800. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
422
+8%since 2000
from 392 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,370 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
−34%since 2000
from 60.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1293004726438142000201020202024Salton Sea Beach
2024453
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,396
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,664 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,041
−7%since 2000
from $17,252 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$930
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.6%
−57.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
36.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−22%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(175)
Black1.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino54.3%(229)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other10.6%(45)
Diversity Score74%(312)
Diversity Score
74
+47%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
53.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
28.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salton Sea Beach, California?

Salton Sea Beach, California has about 422 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salton Sea Beach, California earns about $27,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salton Sea Beach, California expensive?

In Salton Sea Beach, California, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Salton Sea Beach, California?

About 12.3% 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 25.2% of people in Salton Sea Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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