Long 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 | Long Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 450,234 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5783.4 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.33% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 171,710 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Long Beach declined by 2.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 460,779 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Long Beach has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Long Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,489 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.15% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Long Beach is about 13% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Long Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $843,803 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,803 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 41.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Long Beach is about 39.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,803 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Long Beach spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 223 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Long Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 223 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,921 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 26,077 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,427 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Long 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
Long Beach has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Long Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Long Beach has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Long Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Long Beach, California.
What is the population of Long Beach, California?
The population of Long Beach, California is 450,234, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Long Beach, California?
The population density of Long Beach, California is 5783.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Long Beach, California?
The median household income in Long Beach, California is $84,489, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Long Beach, California?
The median home price in Long Beach, California is $843,803, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Long Beach, California?
The unemployment rate in Long Beach, California is 6.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.