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East

California · Long Beach · 10,334 residents · 0.481 sq mi
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East has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,309. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $731,526. Households here earn about 25% less than the Long Beach median. Despite a median home value of $731,526, the poverty rate sits 31% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up East; 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 35.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,334
Population density
21,484 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,309
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,708
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$731,526
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,775
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.4%
86.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic22.3%(2,304)
Black13.3%(1,378)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(4,950)
Asian4.2%(433)
Other12.3%(1,269)
Diversity Score85.8%(8,864)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.3%(2,304)
Black13.3%(1,378)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(4,950)
Asian4.2%(433)
Other12.3%(1,269)
Diversity Score85.8%(8,864)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
Foreign born
22.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$66,228+1%
Home value$1,455,900+99%
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EAST VS
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Home value$648,420−11%
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Frequently asked

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

East Village, Long Beach, California has about 10,334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Village, Long Beach, California earns about $65,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Village, Long Beach, California expensive?

In East Village, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $731,526, and the typical rent is about $1,775 a month.

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

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Village, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.3% of people in East Village, 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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