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Long Beach

Washington · 1,392 residents · 1.379 sq mi
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Long Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,200. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,392
+8%since 2000
from 1,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,009 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+6%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Long Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,908
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,611 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,512
+11%since 2000
from $21,266 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
47.5% rent
Vacancy rate
43.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+17%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,117)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(62)
Asian1.4%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(205)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,225)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(107)
Asian1.3%(18)
Other4.5%(63)
Diversity Score30.1%(420)
Diversity Score
30
+89%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.3 min
−14%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Beach, Washington?

Long Beach, Washington has about 1,392 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Beach, Washington earns about $36,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Beach, Washington expensive?

In Long Beach, Washington, the median home is worth about $179,200, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Long Beach, Washington?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Long Beach, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Beach, Washington?

About 15.4% of people in Long Beach, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Beach, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Beach, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 156 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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