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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Long Beach

New York · 35,462 residents · 2.218 sq mi
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Long Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,289. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $214,000. Households here earn about 30% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,462
+6%since 1990
from 33,510 in 1990
1990 – 2025
15,988 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 15,108 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+8%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
33K34K35K35K36K1990201020202024Long Beach
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,289
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,495 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,069
+48%since 1990
from $20,993 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$214,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,025
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $758 in 1990
US average: $602
53.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 50.9% in 1990
46.6% rent
3.8
−17%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(29,257)
Black7.5%(2,520)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(3,501)
Asian1.7%(573)
Diversity Score45%(15,093)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(27,328)
Black5.8%(2,071)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(4,540)
Asian2.3%(814)
Diversity Score45.1%(15,980)
45
Unchangedsince 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.0%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.7%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.8%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
−7%since 1990
from 31.6 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, New York?

Long Beach, New York has about 35,462 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Long Beach, New York earns about $56,289 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 $214,000, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in Long Beach, New York?

About 37.0% 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 9.4% 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 1,952 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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