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West Side

California · Long Beach · 27,842 residents · 3.048 sq mi
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The short version

West Side has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,963. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $601,085. Despite a median home value of $601,085, the poverty rate sits 37% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up West Side; 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 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,842
Population density
9,135 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,963
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,185
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$601,085
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,752
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(1,804)
Black10.9%(3,037)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(14,520)
Asian25.2%(7,022)
Other5.2%(1,459)
Diversity Score80.7%(22,467)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(1,804)
Black10.9%(3,037)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(14,520)
Asian25.2%(7,022)
Other5.2%(1,459)
Diversity Score80.7%(22,467)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
36.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$87,888same
Home value$975,210+62%
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Income$88,287same
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Home value$707,747+18%
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Home value$610,513+2%
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Frequently asked

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

West Side, Long Beach, California has about 27,842 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Side, Long Beach, California earns about $87,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Side, Long Beach, California expensive?

In West Side, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $601,085, and the typical rent is about $1,752 a month.

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

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Side, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.0% of people in West 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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