Long Beach, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Los Angeles County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Long Beach based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Long Beach
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 82Income: 56Home Value: 76Safety: 100Education: 35Median Age: 61Climate: 50Cost of Living: 86

Quick Stats

Population

458,491

2023 ACS

Median Income

$83,969

2023

Median Home Value

$762,200

2023

Median Rent

$1,803

2023

Median Age

36.8

Unemployment

6.5%

Cost of Living Index

172.7

100 = national avg

Long Beach is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 458,491 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Long Beach is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Long Beach is $83,969, and the median home value is $762,200. The cost of living index is 172.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,803 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, and the median age is 36.8 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

458,491

Male

226,934

49.5%

Female

231,557

50.5%

Median Age

36.8

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

24.4%

High School or Higher

36.9%

Foreign Born

24.7%

Veterans

3.2%

Married

33.9%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.556

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

41.6%

Foreign Born

24.7%

White
41.6%
Black
11.9%
Asian
12.8%
Native American
1.4%
Pacific Islander
0.6%
Two or More
13.5%
Other
18.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

43.4%

199,077 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

56.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
159,229 (80.0%)
Puerto Rican
3,097 (1.6%)
Cuban
1,083 (0.5%)
Dominican
342 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
8,848 (4.4%)
Guatemalan
7,037 (3.5%)
Colombian
1,812 (0.9%)
Honduran
4,593 (2.3%)
Ecuadorian
880 (0.4%)
Peruvian
1,387 (0.7%)
Other Hispanic
10,779 (5.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,568 (4.4%)
Chinese
4,394 (7.5%)
Filipino
21,218 (36.2%)
Vietnamese
3,194 (5.4%)
Korean
2,470 (4.2%)
Japanese
3,175 (5.4%)
Pakistani
172 (0.3%)
Cambodian
14,591 (24.9%)
Hmong
43 (0.1%)
Thai
1,051 (1.8%)
Laotian
407 (0.7%)
Taiwanese
406 (0.7%)
Other Asian
4,961 (8.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
281 (10.6%)
Samoan
1,002 (37.7%)
Chamorro
324 (12.2%)
Tongan
436 (16.4%)
Fijian
107 (4.0%)
Other Pacific Islander
532 (20.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
32 (0.5%)
Navajo
182 (2.8%)
Apache
88 (1.4%)
Other Native American
6,100 (95.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

434,652

English Only

55.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

144,306 speakers

Limited English

16.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
144,306 (33.2%)
Other Asian
17,199 (4.0%)
Tagalog
13,726 (3.2%)
Other Indo-European
5,770 (1.3%)
Chinese
2,653 (0.6%)
Vietnamese
2,361 (0.5%)
Korean
1,790 (0.4%)
Slavic Languages
1,514 (0.3%)
German
1,419 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
1,367 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

83.7%

Limited English Proficiency

16.3%

Spanish
35.6% limited English
Other Asian
48.2% limited English
Tagalog
37.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
30.1% limited English
Chinese
35.5% limited English
Vietnamese
53.8% limited English
Korean
54.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
34.4% limited English
German
7.5% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
11.7% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

14,605

3.2% of population

Disability Rate

23.8%

3,468 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$51,862

Unemployment Rate

10.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
25.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.8%
Vietnam
33.7%
Korea
6.0%
World War II
1.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
11.9%
35-54
22.4%
55-64
18.8%
65-74
22.3%
75+
24.6%

Male Veterans

13,293

91.0%

Female Veterans

1,312

9.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$51,862

Non-Veteran Income

$40,321

Difference

$11,541

28.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

3,468

Without Disability

11,137

Disability Rate

23.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

144,426

#1 Ancestry

German

5.6% (25,505)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

5.0% (22,951)

#3 Ancestry

English

4.7% (21,651)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
5.6%
Irish
5.0%
English
4.7%
Italian
2.7%
American
1.8%
Polish
1.2%
French
1.2%
European
1.2%
Scottish
0.9%
Sub-Saharan African
0.8%
Russian
0.7%
Norwegian
0.7%
Swedish
0.6%
Dutch
0.6%
West Indian
0.6%
British
0.5%
Scotch-Irish
0.4%
Arab
0.4%
Portuguese
0.3%
Welsh
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

171,309

Family Households

100,482

58.7%

Married Couples

63,833

37.3%

Non-Family Households

70,827

41.3%

Single Mother Households

25,704

15.0%

Single Father Households

10,945

6.4%

Living Alone

52,990

30.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

77,995

In Married Couple

46,727

59.9%

With Single Mother

22,967

29.4%

With Single Father

8,301

10.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$97,265

Married Couple Income

$123,844

Single Mother Income

$58,463

Single Father Income

$67,616

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

11,610

Grandparents Responsible

2,908

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$83,969

+15% vs national

Per Capita Income

$42,370

+14% vs national

Poverty Rate

15.0%

+10% vs national

Gini Index

0.4605

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.5%

+24% vs national

SNAP Recipients

13.8%

of households

How Long Beach Compares

Long Beach vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Long Beach is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Long Beach. The median household income here is $83,969.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
14.7%
$25-50K
15.6%
$50-75K
15.0%
$75-100K
12.6%
$100-150K
18.4%
$150-200K
10.4%
$200K+
13.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

-15% vs CA avg

Labor Force

250,819

Employed

234,334

Mean Commute

26 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

24.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.8

Work from Home

14.4%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

172.7

100 = national avg

+72.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$76,010

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$179,659

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
265.6
Food
114.2
Transportation
120.8
Healthcare
111.3
Utilities
141.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,085

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,601

per month

The median household income in Long Beach, CA is $83,969, which is 14.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $42,370. The poverty rate of 15.0% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4605, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 250,819. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 26 minutes, with 14.4% working from home. About 68.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 172.7, which is 72.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 265.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $76,010 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$914,000

Median List Price

$793,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$617

Days on Market

61

Active Inventory

567

Months of Supply

4.8

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$838,598

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,283

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

37.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

32.5%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.8%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
37.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
32.5%
Listings with Price Drops
20.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 20.3%List Price ↓ 6.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

117

New Listings

282

Pending Sales

200

Homes Sold ↓ 39.7%New Listings ↑ 21.0%Pending ↓ 12.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$617

Median List $/SF

$637

Sale $/SF ↓ 1.1%List $/SF ↑ 2.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Long Beach vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Long Beach is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$762,200

Median Rent

$1,803

Total Housing Units

181,469

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Owner Occupied

40.9%

Renter Occupied

59.1%

Median Property Tax

$4,911

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,294

Housing Types

Single Family
45.0%
Multi-Family
53.6%
Mobile Home
1.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,911

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.64%

of home value

Median Home Value

$762,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,827

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,911) by the median home value ($762,200). In Long Beach, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.64%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Long Beach, CA is $914,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 61 days on the market. 37.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $617. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,283/month. About 40.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1958. There are 181,469 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,911. The effective tax rate is 0.64%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

6.77

per 1,000 residents

+160% vs national

Property Crime Rate

34.79

per 1,000 residents

+102% vs national

Total Crimes

18,461

2024

Violent Clearance

31%

cases solved

Property Clearance

4%

cases solved

YoY Change

+8.1%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Long Beach Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Long Beach vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Long Beach is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 16.6%Property ↑ 15.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Long Beach police solve 65% of murder cases but only 3% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent370.0864.9%
RapeViolent2000.4530.0%
RobberyViolent9892.2316.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1,7794.0038.6%
BurglaryProperty3,1317.054.6%
Larceny/TheftProperty7,97717.963.3%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty4,3469.783.3%

Long Beach, CA reported 3,007 violent crimes and 15,454 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 6.77 per 1,000 residents is 160.3% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 31% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 7,977 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 29.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243,00715,4546.7734.79
20232,78313,2946.2629.91
20222,48411,7305.5526.21
2021200.000.00
20202,34312,7075.0627.47
20192,36911,2975.0624.14
20183,28411,9226.9825.34
20173,10112,5986.5826.72
20162,84614,2245.9729.85
20152,76614,3375.8130.10

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

100.0

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

100.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

55.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

13.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

88

Public Assistance

$2.3B

Individual Assistance

$17.0M

Most Common Type

Fire

61 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $2.2B
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Canyon Fire β†’FireAug 2025β€”β€”
Wildfires and Straight-line Winds β†’FireJan 2025$27.4M$1.9M
Hurst Fire β†’FireJan 2025β€”β€”
Eaton Fire β†’FireJan 2025β€”β€”
Palisades Fire β†’FireJan 2025β€”β€”
Franklin Fire β†’FireDec 2024β€”β€”
Bridge Fire β†’FireSep 2024β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Floodin… β†’Severe StormApr 2024$13.0Mβ€”
Tropical Storm Hilary β†’HurricaneNov 2023$4.2Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$3.5Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$14.3Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2020$7.8M$11K
Bobcat Fire β†’FireSep 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$2.0B$10.6M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Getty Fire β†’FireOct 2019β€”β€”
Tick Fire β†’FireOct 2019β€”β€”
Saddleridge Fire β†’FireOct 2019β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 97 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

9,092

Total Claims Paid

$72,172,684

Avg Claim Payout

$7,938

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

380

Federal Funding

$444,312,738

Properties Protected

1,908

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.87

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic115$179,435,867
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic112$221,346,997
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan37$1,840,060
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire20$1,828,346
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE19$1,169,772

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Long Beach has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 88 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (61 declarations). 9,092 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,271,767,449 in public assistance recovery funding. $17,018,382 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 380 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.4%

8.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

1.3pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.2%

Arthritis

19.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

41.6%

Lack of Support

31.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.6%

Mobility

14.0%

Cognitive

16.5%

Hearing

5.2%

Vision

6.5%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Long Beach has an obesity rate of 27.4%, which is 8.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 71.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

St Mary Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Mary Medical Center1.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center3.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5β€”
College Medical Center3.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Memorial Care Miller Children'S & Women'S Hosp Lb3.0 miChildrensβ€”β€”
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility3.0 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

466,792

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT466,7720
ROBINSON'S CORNER MHP203

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

8

Total COβ‚‚e

5.0M MT

Top Emitter

AES Alamitos

1.5M MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (250,000 - 500,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
AES Alamitos
Aes Corp
Power Plants1,519,042
ULTRAMAR INC WILMINGTON REFINERY
Valero Energy Corp
Refineries1,106,673
Haynes Generating Station
City Of Los Angeles California
Power Plants1,075,070
AIR PRODUCTS WILMINGTON HYDROGEN PLANT
Air Products & Chemicals Inc
Chemicals827,474
Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF)
City Of Long Beach California
Waste274,174
California Resources Production Corporation- LA Basin Gathering and Boosting
California Resources Corp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems199,284
Gold Bond - LGB Plant
Spangler Companies Inc
Minerals37,753
Long Beach Generating Station
Arclight Energy Partners Fund Vii Lp
Power Plants9,317

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 8 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 5.0M metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

26 min

+10% vs national

Drive Alone

68.3%

-13% vs national

Public Transit

3.9%

+334% vs national

Work From Home

14.4%

+55% vs national

Carpool

8.6%

Walk / Bike

3.2%

combined

How Long Beach's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

40

2023

6-Year Avg

40

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

16

Cyclist

2

Nighttime

30

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202336400162
202257590232
202136370200
202033345181
2019363810184
201832341262

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Long Beach, CA is 26 minutes, which is 9.8% above the national average of 23 minutes. 68.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 14.4% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 3.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.6% of workers carpool. 2.6% walk to work. 0.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 40 traffic fatalities from 36 fatal crashes. 16 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.0%

of households

No Internet

6.1%

of households

Total Households

171,309

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.0%
Cellular Data Plan
87.2%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.8%
No Internet Access
6.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

93.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.6%

of households

Tablet

63.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.1%
Smartphone
93.7%
Desktop / Laptop
83.6%
Tablet
63.5%
Smartphone Only
9.1%
No Computer
2.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+77% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+73% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+16% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Long Beach vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (250,000 - 500,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

466,792

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased surface water466,7720
ROBINSON'S CORNER MHPCommunityGround water203

91.9% of households in Long Beach have broadband internet access. 78.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.1% of households have no internet access. 9.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 466,792 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Long Beach.

Election Overview

Source: Los Angeles County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

2,417,109

64.8%

GOP Votes

1,189,862

31.9%

Total Votes

3,728,427

Margin

D+32.9%

Shift from 2020

R+11.3pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+32.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20242,417,1091,189,8623,728,42764.8%31.9%D+32.9
20203,028,8851,145,5304,263,44371.0%26.9%D+44.2
20161,893,770620,2852,652,07271.4%23.4%D+48.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Los Angeles County recorded 3,728,427 total votes. Democrats won the county with 64.8% of the vote compared to 31.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+32.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+11.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Los Angeles County has shifted 15.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

Official City Website

Source: longbeach.gov

Public Records Request

Source: longbeach.gov

Submit a public records request to Long Beach β€” General PRA requests for the City should be submitted at www.LongBeach.gov/PRA. Separate portals exist for Police Department and City Prosecutor requests..

Source: longbeach.gov

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

2,160

Total Assets

$6.3B

Total Income

$7.5B

Per 10K Residents

47.1

nonprofits

-30.6% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

294

Median Assets

$356K

Oldest Active

1935

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
275
Human Services
225
Education
196
Arts & Culture
173
Housing & Shelter
161
Philanthropy
97
Recreation & Sports
93
Youth Development
79
Community Improvement
78
Health Care
43
Mental Health
42
Animal-Related
36
Crime & Legal
30
Food & Agriculture
30
Public Benefit
29
Environment
23
Employment
20
International
15
Voluntary Health
14
Civil Rights
12
Unknown
11
Public Safety
9
Science & Tech
5
Medical Research
4
Mutual Benefit
3
Social Science
1
50.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $3.2B of $6.3B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000

Largest Nonprofits in Long Beach

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
SCAN HEALTH PLANHealth Care$1.0B$5.2B1983
RHF FOUNDATIONHousing & Shelter$317.1M$13.9M1998
LINC HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$305.9M$55.5M1995
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATIONHealth Care$283.2M$112.1M2014
THE SCAN FOUNDATIONHuman Services$263.3M$99.5M2008
SCAN GROUPHuman Services$233.4M$123.9M1983
LONG BEACH STATE FOUNDATIONEducation$230.2M$131.6M2011
RETIREMENT HOUSING FOUNDATIONHuman Services$226.9M$42.1M2014
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH RESEARCH FOUNDATIONEducation$189.2M$102.3M1961
RHF BUNKER HILL CORPHousing & Shelter$122.2M$5.1M1978
ARCHSTONE FOUNDATIONβ€”$116.3M$18.4M1987
HOAG FOUNDATIONβ€”$112.7M$29.4M1991
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFICAnimal-Related$100.0M$62.8M1992
THE RUDOLPH J & DAPHNE A MUNZER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$97.9M$8.6M1996
CORPORATE FUND FOR HOUSINGHousing & Shelter$85.3M$10.1M1990
ROSALIE AND HAROLD BROWN CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$83.8M$20.9M2020
THE CHILDRENS CLINIC SERVING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIESβ€”$80.9M$46.5M1941
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$74.7M$12.1M2007
LINC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$72.4M$8.4M1997
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATIONHealth Care$69.5M$64.9M1946
AMERICAN GOLD STAR MANORHousing & Shelter$64.1M$7.1M1974
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$58.0M$23.0M1962
SYMPHONY RHF LAND INCHousing & Shelter$53.5M$4.0M2024
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LONG BEACHHuman Services$50.6M$49.0M1969
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF LOS ANGELESβ€”$48.3M$49.4M1958
CHILDNET YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INCHuman Services$45.3M$42.9M1972
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LONG BEACH AND WEST ORANGE COUNTYβ€”$43.3M$38.5M1963
GOODWILL SOUTHERN LOS ANGELES COUNTYEmployment$41.0M$30.8M1963
TICHENOR SUPPORT FOUNDATIONHealth Care$40.2M$9.4M1998
MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ARTArts & Culture$39.6M$5.1M1999
INTERCONTINENTAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$36.1M$535K1993
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$34.7M$7.1M1979
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INCRecreation & Sports$34.4M$13.6M1996
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS CALIF STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACHEducation$33.0M$27.6M1957
FORTY-NINER SHOPS INCEducation$30.0M$44.4M1955
EARL B & LORAINE H MILLER FDNβ€”$28.9M$3.2M1967
NOBLELIGHT FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$25.9M$9.7M2012
ZEE FOUNDATIONβ€”$24.0M$13.5M1994
HARBOR TOWERHousing & Shelter$23.2M$1.2M1977
MODESTO AFFILIATED CHURCH HOUSING CORPHousing & Shelter$20.3M$743K1974
MAYFLOWER RHF HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$19.6M$7.6M1985
EVALYN M BAUER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$18.8M$4.0M1995
THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF LONG BEACHReligion$18.5M$2.2M1969
TCC SUPPORT CORPORATIONHealth Care$18.3M$78K2022
FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAFood & Agriculture$17.9M$59.7M1983
ADAMS LEGACY FOUNDATION A DELAWARE NONPROFIT CORPORATIONPhilanthropy$17.8M$20.3M2009
CORWIN D DENNEY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$17.7M$5.2M1969
MARPLE MANOR INCHousing & Shelter$17.2M$968K2025
GUIDANCE CENTERMental Health$17.1M$26.7M1971
HAROLD BROWN FOUNDATIONβ€”$17.0M$3.4M1997

Long Beach, CA has 2,160 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $6.3B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 275 organizations. 294 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 47.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1935.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

2,957

Total Approved

$1.2B

Jobs Supported

28,403

Per 10K Residents

64.5

SBA loans

-27.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

222

Top Lender

Bank of Hope

254 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)88% of all loans

Loans

2,592

Total Amount

$914.9M

Avg Loan

$352,979

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$688.4M(75%)

Jobs Supported

22,951

50412% of all loans

Loans

365

Total Amount

$250.6M

Avg Loan

$686,616

Median Loan

$476,000

7(a) β€” 88%504 β€” 12%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

480

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$313.5M

27% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$653,099

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade393 loans
NAICS 44
$143.3M
Accommodation & Food Services363 loans
NAICS 72
$170.0M
Professional & Technical Services346 loans
NAICS 54
$121.5M
Other Services307 loans
NAICS 81
$121.6M
Health Care & Social Assistance248 loans
NAICS 62
$125.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Hotel Royal2$6.8M
Socal Family Eye Care Inc.3$6.7M
Providence Industries, Inc.1$5.5M
Pacific Expressway, Inc.1$5.5M
Aven Aero Inc.2$5.3M
Medway Plastics Corporation3$5.2M
Curtin Maritime Corp2$5.1M
Shannon's on Pine Inc2$5.1M
Kola Hotel Llc1$5.0M
Inspira Health Llc1$5.0M

Long Beach, CA has received 2,957 SBA loans totaling $1.2B in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 2,592 loans (88% of the total), supporting 22,951 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 365 loans totaling $250.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Long Beach is Bank of Hope with 254 loans. That works out to 64.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

44

Total Population

1,397,426

Avg Median Income

-$60,516,863

Avg Home Value

-$59,877,104

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9022049,156$77,535$514,600$1,5576.9
9022150,782$68,191$541,800$1,6005.4
9024811,144$81,777$646,900$1,6024.8
9050141,319$92,815$887,300$1,8685.7
9050218,114$98,867$655,200$1,9032.2
9050535,605$110,690$1,144,000$2,3385.8
9063049,565$124,360$866,400$2,4526.2
9070116,044$97,712$763,700$2,2761.6
9070348,607$133,300$906,500$2,9108.8
9070677,396$77,602$661,100$1,7716.1
9071026,777$77,486$648,600$1,5472.3
9071230,672$119,246$779,600$2,3024.2
9071328,583$129,397$808,600$2,6993.5
9071520,668$94,796$660,900$2,1961.7
9071613,743$76,235$525,100$1,6960.9
9071721,319$92,984$793,600$1,8742.0
9072024,021$134,232$1,166,200$2,3706.1
9072352,546$70,912$500,400$1,7724.8
9073162,452$71,936$808,800$1,6459.2
9073223,104$118,658$785,000$2,5233.6
9074024,382$82,427$488,400$2,42111.1
90742385$119,115$1,625,000$3,0040.2
90743478$166,023$2,000,001$2,3640.1
9074453,678$61,440$596,100$1,4268.9
9074557,952$106,457$628,400$1,8388.2
9074627,465$113,545$682,000$2,7135.8
9074717N/AN/AN/A0.0
9075511,654$102,684$730,200$1,8172.2
9080239,859$72,152$546,700$1,8556.5
9080331,804$111,500$1,138,300$2,0734.1
9080438,306$68,940$673,600$1,8012.2
9080594,631$68,615$588,500$1,6647.4
9080639,972$73,674$699,800$1,6724.9
9080733,320$95,079$832,200$1,8924.4
9080839,351$131,959$900,100$2,2716.9
9081035,648$82,222$594,200$1,5546.5
9081351,689$50,302$543,700$1,5783.1
9081420,676$98,070$898,700$1,9871.3
9081543,461$116,567$890,500$2,2637.0
9082293N/AN/AN/A0.2
908310N/AN/AN/A0.0
908400N/AN/AN/A0.0
9264935,504$121,604$1,070,800$2,5545.6
9284515,484$133,564$882,600$2,5312.2

Long Beach, CA has 44 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,397,426. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$60,516,863. The average median home value is -$59,877,104. The average median monthly rent is -$60,604,193.

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