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Washington School

California · Long Beach · 7,592 residents · 0.442 sq mi
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Washington School has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $420,511. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Long Beach median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Washington School; 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 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,592
Population density
17,176 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,075
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,626
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,511
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,572
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.0%
87.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(468)
Black14.2%(1,081)
Hispanic / Latino74%(5,616)
Asian3.9%(299)
Other1.7%(128)
Diversity Score53.4%(4,051)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(468)
Black14.2%(1,081)
Hispanic / Latino74%(5,616)
Asian3.9%(299)
Other1.7%(128)
Diversity Score53.4%(4,051)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Foreign born
39.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington School, Long Beach, California?

Washington School, Long Beach, California has about 7,592 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington School, Long Beach, California earns about $61,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington School, Long Beach, California expensive?

In Washington School, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $420,511, and the typical rent is about $1,572 a month.

How educated are people in Washington School, Long Beach, California?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Washington School, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington School, Long Beach, California?

About 22.4% of people in Washington School, 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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