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Long Beach

New York · 34,918 residents (2025 est.) · 2.218 sq mi
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Long Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,739. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% 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 $696,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 64% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,756
−2%since 2000
from 35,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15,670 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 15,988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+10%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:34,918 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K35K36K1990201020202024Long Beach
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,739
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,289 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,366
+136%since 2000
from $31,069 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+2%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$696,400
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,515
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,025 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+30%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(27,328)
Black5.8%(2,071)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(4,540)
Asian2.3%(814)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.1%(15,980)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(25,141)
Black2.6%(902)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(4,907)
Asian4.5%(1,571)
Other6.4%(2,235)
Diversity Score56.2%(19,549)
Diversity Score
56
+25%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 78.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 14.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Beach, New York?

Long Beach, New York has about 34,756 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Long Beach, New York?

The typical household in Long Beach, New York earns about $140,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Beach, New York expensive?

In Long Beach, New York, the median home is worth about $696,400, and the typical rent is about $2,515 a month.

How educated are people in Long Beach, New York?

About 55.8% of adults age 25 and over in Long Beach, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Beach, New York?

About 7.6% of people in Long Beach, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Beach, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Beach, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,246 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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