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East Side

California · Long Beach · 16,169 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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The short version

East Side has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,512. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $823,605. Despite a median home value of $823,605, the poverty rate sits 22% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up East Side; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,169
Population density
16,009 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,512
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,918
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$823,605
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,811
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.0%
82.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(4,030)
Black9.2%(1,494)
Hispanic / Latino50.3%(8,135)
Asian9.8%(1,585)
Other5.7%(925)
Diversity Score82.9%(13,407)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(4,030)
Black9.2%(1,494)
Hispanic / Latino50.3%(8,135)
Asian9.8%(1,585)
Other5.7%(925)
Diversity Score82.9%(13,407)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
26.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.9%
US average: 13.6%
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EAST SIDE VS
Downtown
Income$78,496+1%
Home value$455,626−45%
Population14,866−8%
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EAST SIDE VS
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Income$73,153−6%
Home value$955,194+16%
Population13,660−16%
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EAST SIDE VS
Amber Hills
Income$85,095+10%
Home value$475,311−42%
Population14,814−8%
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Income$81,775+5%
Home value$583,202−29%
Population20,577+27%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Side, Long Beach, California?

East Side, Long Beach, California has about 16,169 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Side, Long Beach, California earns about $77,512 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Side, Long Beach, California expensive?

In East Side, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $823,605, and the typical rent is about $1,811 a month.

How educated are people in East Side, Long Beach, California?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Side, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Side, Long Beach, California?

About 15.2% of people in East Side, 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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