Alamitos Beach is a neighborhood of 8,612 people in Long Beach. 23% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $699,063. There are 21,858 people per square mile. At a median age of 43.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Alamitos Beach; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,612
Population density
21,858 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.39 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,861
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,387
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$699,063
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,019
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.5%
77.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.64 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(3,456)
Black12.1%(1,038)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(2,866)
Asian9.4%(813)
Other5.1%(439)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(3,456)
Black12.1%(1,038)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(2,866)
Asian9.4%(813)
Other5.1%(439)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, California?
Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, California has about 8,612 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, California?
The typical household in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, California earns about $81,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, California expensive?
In Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $699,063, and the typical rent is about $2,019 a month.
How educated are people in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, California?
About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, California?
About 12.2% of people in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.
