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State College Area

California · Long Beach · 8,952 residents · 1.647 sq mi
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The short version

State College Area is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,653. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $958,900. Households here earn about 85% more than the Long Beach median. Despite a median home value of $958,900, the poverty rate sits 51% 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 State College Area; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,952
Population density
5,435 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,653
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,988
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$958,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,501
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.0%
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(4,912)
Black3.7%(329)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(1,848)
Asian13.8%(1,233)
Other7%(630)
Diversity Score78.9%(7,061)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(4,912)
Black3.7%(329)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(1,848)
Asian13.8%(1,233)
Other7%(630)
Diversity Score78.9%(7,061)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
Female
54.1%
Foreign born
11.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
US average: 13.6%
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North Panhandle
Pop 8,301
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Pop 8,184
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Pop 11,029
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Income$153,029−5%
Home value$1,530,129+60%
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Income$161,664same
Home value$1,550,373+62%
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Income$151,089−7%
Home value$856,674−11%
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Income$160,528−1%
Home value$1,020,390+6%
Population11,029+23%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in State College Area, Long Beach, California?

State College Area, Long Beach, California has about 8,952 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in State College Area, Long Beach, California?

The typical household in State College Area, Long Beach, California earns about $161,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is State College Area, Long Beach, California expensive?

In State College Area, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $958,900, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in State College Area, Long Beach, California?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in State College Area, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in State College Area, Long Beach, California?

About 18.9% of people in State College Area, 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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