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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Long Beach

Mississippi · 17,320 residents · 10.243 sq mi
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Long Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,289. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $92,900. Households here earn about 38% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,320
+10%since 1990
from 15,804 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,691 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,543 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+11%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Long Beach
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,289
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,695 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,305
+53%since 1990
from $12,586 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$621
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $384 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
33.7% rent
2.1
+6%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(14,546)
Black5.4%(849)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(277)
Asian1.6%(245)
Diversity Score22.3%(3,524)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(14,905)
Black7.3%(1,271)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(397)
Asian2.5%(441)
Diversity Score28.2%(4,888)
28
+27%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−29%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Beach, Mississippi?

Long Beach, Mississippi has about 17,320 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Long Beach, Mississippi earns about $43,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Beach, Mississippi expensive?

In Long Beach, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Long Beach, Mississippi?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Long Beach, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Beach, Mississippi?

About 9.0% of people in Long Beach, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Beach, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Beach, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,516 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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