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The Plaza

California · Long Beach · 20,212 residents · 3.283 sq mi
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The Plaza is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,108. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $946,227. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Long Beach median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up The Plaza; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,212
Population density
6,157 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,108
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$59,839
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$946,227
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,121
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.6%
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(11,031)
Black3.2%(654)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(4,893)
Asian9.8%(1,981)
Other8.2%(1,653)
Diversity Score78.3%(15,821)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(11,031)
Black3.2%(654)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(4,893)
Asian9.8%(1,981)
Other8.2%(1,653)
Diversity Score78.3%(15,821)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
10.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Plaza, Long Beach, California?

The Plaza, Long Beach, California has about 20,212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Plaza, Long Beach, California earns about $140,108 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Plaza, Long Beach, California expensive?

In The Plaza, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $946,227, and the typical rent is about $3,121 a month.

How educated are people in The Plaza, Long Beach, California?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in The Plaza, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Plaza, Long Beach, California?

About 4.0% of people in The Plaza, 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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