Seal 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 | Seal Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,895 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2021.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.56% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 60.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,189 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Seal Beach declined by 1.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,403 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Seal Beach has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Seal Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,909 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.15% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Seal Beach is about 12% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Seal Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $554,068 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,476 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Seal Beach is about 18.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,476 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Seal 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 224 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Seal Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.8 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 224 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,949 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 24.0% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 29,552 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,656 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Seal 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
Seal Beach has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Seal Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.6% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.97 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Seal Beach has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Seal Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Seal Beach, California.
What is the population of Seal Beach, California?
The population of Seal Beach, California is 23,895, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Seal Beach, California?
The population density of Seal Beach, California is 2021.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Seal Beach, California?
The median household income in Seal Beach, California is $84,909, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Seal Beach, California?
The median home price in Seal Beach, California is $554,068, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Seal Beach, California?
The unemployment rate in Seal Beach, California is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.