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Seal Beach

California · 25,242 residents · 11.305 sq mi
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Seal Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% 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 $417,700. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,242
+4%since 2000
from 24,157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,233 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.8
+12%since 2000
from 54.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K24K25K25K25K1990201020202024Seal Beach
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,596
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,079 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,801
+70%since 2000
from $34,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$417,700
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,031
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,036 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+86%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(20,372)
Black1.4%(329)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,554)
Asian5.6%(1,363)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(7,493)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(16,814)
Black1.5%(370)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(3,153)
Asian14.4%(3,624)
Other3.6%(909)
Diversity Score63%(15,904)
Diversity Score
63
+103%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seal Beach, California?

Seal Beach, California has about 25,242 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Seal Beach, California earns about $72,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seal Beach, California expensive?

In Seal Beach, California, the median home is worth about $417,700, and the typical rent is about $2,031 a month.

How educated are people in Seal Beach, California?

About 49.1% of adults age 25 and over in Seal Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seal Beach, California?

About 5.2% of people in Seal Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seal Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Seal Beach, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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