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Downtown

California · Long Beach · 14,866 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,496. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $455,626. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,866
Population density
15,016 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,496
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$64,058
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$455,626
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,283
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.0%
73.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(4,418)
Black17.6%(2,615)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(5,220)
Asian11.4%(1,699)
Other6.1%(914)
Diversity Score92.6%(13,762)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(4,418)
Black17.6%(2,615)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(5,220)
Asian11.4%(1,699)
Other6.1%(914)
Diversity Score92.6%(13,762)
Diversity Score
93
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
Female
45.0%
Foreign born
25.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Long Beach

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Places similar to Downtown

East Side
Pop 16,169
Amber Hills
Pop 14,814
Western Addition
Pop 13,660
Russian Jack Park
Pop 11,560
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DOWNTOWN VS
East Side
Income$77,512−1%
Home value$823,605+81%
Population16,169+9%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Amber Hills
Income$85,095+8%
Home value$475,311+4%
Population14,814same
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DOWNTOWN VS
Western Addition
Income$73,153−7%
Home value$955,194+110%
Population13,660−8%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Russian Jack Park
Income$78,917+1%
Home value$230,665−49%
Population11,560−22%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Long Beach, California?

Downtown, Long Beach, California has about 14,866 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downtown, Long Beach, California?

The typical household in Downtown, Long Beach, California earns about $78,496 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Long Beach, California expensive?

In Downtown, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $455,626, and the typical rent is about $2,283 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Long Beach, California?

About 51.5% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Long Beach, California?

About 18.8% of people in Downtown, Long Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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