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Long Beach

Indiana · 1,158 residents (2025 est.) · 1.042 sq mi
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Long Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,827. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 448 residents. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $672,300. With a median age of 64.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,111
−29%since 2000
from 1,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,066 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.9
+29%since 2000
from 50.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,158 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9951K2K2K2K1990201020202024Long Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,827
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,364 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$115,710
+168%since 2000
from $43,159 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+21%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$672,300
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
2.7% rent
Vacancy rate
45.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+81%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,514)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian1%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(82)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,084)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian1.4%(15)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score6%(66)
Diversity Score
6
+14%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.3%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2017
from 90.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Beach, Indiana?

Long Beach, Indiana has about 1,111 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Long Beach, Indiana?

The typical household in Long Beach, Indiana earns about $121,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Beach, Indiana expensive?

In Long Beach, Indiana, the median home is worth about $672,300.

How educated are people in Long Beach, Indiana?

About 73.0% of adults age 25 and over in Long Beach, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Beach, Indiana?

About 3.8% of people in Long Beach, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Beach, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Beach, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 933 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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