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Long Beach

New York · 33,275 residents · 2.218 sq mi
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Long Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,673. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $523,900. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,275
−6%since 2000
from 35,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15,002 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 15,988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K35K36K1990201020202024Long Beach
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,673
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,289 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,377
+40%since 2000
from $31,069 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.3%
US avg: 7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$523,900
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,560
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,025 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.7
+77%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(25,117)
Black5.9%(1,958)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(4,691)
Asian2.6%(881)
Other2%(650)
Diversity Score50.8%(16,911)
Diversity Score
51
+13%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
19.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Beach, New York?

Long Beach, New York has about 33,275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Beach, New York earns about $77,673 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 $523,900, and the typical rent is about $1,560 a month.

How educated are people in Long Beach, New York?

About 45.7% 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 8.9% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 235 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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