Huntington Beach, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Huntington Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 183,883 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6494.1 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.15% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 72,911 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Huntington Beach grew by 1.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 185,992 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Huntington Beach has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Huntington Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,397 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.92% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Huntington Beach is about 23% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Huntington Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $969,562 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,421 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Huntington Beach is about 33.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,421 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Huntington Beach spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 229 hours, about 9.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Huntington Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 54.9 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 229 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,089 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 20,806 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,094 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Huntington Beach is 27 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Huntington Beach has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Huntington Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Huntington Beach has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Huntington Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Huntington Beach, California.
What is the population of Huntington Beach, California?
The population of Huntington Beach, California is 183,883, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Huntington Beach, California?
The population density of Huntington Beach, California is 6494.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Huntington Beach, California?
The median household income in Huntington Beach, California is $119,397, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Huntington Beach, California?
The median home price in Huntington Beach, California is $969,562, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Huntington Beach, California?
The unemployment rate in Huntington Beach, California is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.