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Salton Sea Beach

California · 508 residents · 0.308 sq mi
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Salton Sea Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,808. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,700. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
508
+30%since 2000
from 392 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,649 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
−41%since 2000
from 60.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1293004726438142000201020202024Salton Sea Beach
2024453
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,808
+191%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,664 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,738
+32%since 2000
from $17,252 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services36.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Information1.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,700
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−77%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2020
Gentrification Score
34
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(124)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino70.7%(359)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49%(249)
Diversity Score
49
−3%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
67.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2011
from 31.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salton Sea Beach, California?

Salton Sea Beach, California has about 508 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salton Sea Beach, California earns about $59,808 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 $54,700.

How educated are people in Salton Sea Beach, California?

About 0.0% 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 24.1% 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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