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Long Beach

New York · 35,029 residents · 2.218 sq mi
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Long Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,709. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $555,900. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,029
−1%since 2000
from 35,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.6
+13%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K35K36K1990201020202024Long Beach
202435K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(1,499)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(1,326)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.3%(1,502)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.5%(1,561)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(1,720)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416%(5,593)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.7%(4,463)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.5%(4,374)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.3%(5,724)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.3%(4,317)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.4%(1,906)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3%(1,044)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,709
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,289 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,473
+85%since 2000
from $31,069 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$555,900
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,026
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,025 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
5.2
−23%since 2009
from 6.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Long Beach on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(27,328)
Black5.8%(2,071)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(4,540)
Asian2.3%(814)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(25,531)
Black5.2%(1,820)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(5,370)
Asian3.2%(1,107)
Other2.9%(1,032)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
South American4.3%(1,456)
Dominican1.5%(497)
Colombian1.3%(420)
Ecuadorian1.2%(400)
Spaniard1.1%(352)
Salvadoran0.9%(303)
Mexican0.8%(254)
Peruvian0.6%(207)
Honduran0.6%(201)
Guatemalan0.5%(154)
+ 9 more hispanic origin groups with data
Uruguayan0.4%(145)
Chilean0.4%(120)
Venezuelan0.3%(98)
Cuban0.2%(70)
Costa Rican0.2%(60)
Argentine0.1%(40)
Bolivian0%(11)
Asian origin
Filipino2.2%(725)
Chinese1.1%(382)
Bangladeshi0.5%(171)
Asian Indian0.4%(127)
Japanese0.3%(92)
Korean0%(6)
Ancestry
Irish21.2%(7,087)
Italian19.4%(6,500)
German9.9%(3,301)
Russian4.8%(1,600)
Polish4.5%(1,519)
American4%(1,353)
English3.1%(1,023)
French2%(658)
Brazilian1.3%(428)
Dutch1.1%(355)
+ 37 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.9%(315)
Greek0.8%(272)
Swedish0.8%(259)
Croatian0.7%(238)
Austrian0.6%(217)
Portuguese0.6%(209)
Danish0.6%(193)
Ukrainian0.5%(180)
Jamaican0.5%(179)
Scottish0.5%(168)
Lithuanian0.5%(167)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(147)
Czech0.4%(137)
Israeli0.4%(130)
Guyanese0.3%(103)
Turkish0.3%(99)
Romanian0.3%(86)
Haitian0.2%(52)
Serbian0.1%(48)
Welsh0.1%(45)
Bulgarian0.1%(35)
British0.1%(32)
Finnish0.1%(27)
Australian0.1%(22)
Latvian0.1%(21)
Palestinian0.1%(18)
Norwegian0.1%(18)
Moroccan0.1%(17)
Jordanian0%(15)
Syrian0%(15)
Armenian0%(13)
Swiss0%(13)
Slovak0%(6)
Belgian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Russian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41.6%(6,310)
Married46.9%(7,129)
Widowed2.7%(411)
Divorced8.8%(1,335)
Women 15+
Never married30.9%(4,804)
Married43.9%(6,826)
Widowed11%(1,713)
Divorced14.3%(2,223)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Beach, New York?

Long Beach, New York has about 35,029 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Beach, New York earns about $106,709 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 $555,900, and the typical rent is about $2,026 a month.

How educated are people in Long Beach, New York?

About 49.7% 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 5.4% 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 1,519 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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