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Long Beach

Washington · 1,688 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 $43,036. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,400. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,688
+32%since 2000
from 1,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,224 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.4
+15%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Long Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,036
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,391
+10%since 2000
from $21,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
40.9% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(1,360)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(161)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other4.1%(70)
Diversity Score35.7%(603)
Diversity Score
36
+124%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−2%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Beach, Washington?

Long Beach, Washington has about 1,688 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Beach, Washington earns about $43,036 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 $217,400, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Long Beach, Washington?

About 11.7% 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 24.9% 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 452 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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