Huntington Beach, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Huntington Beach, California is 196,010 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $119,885, the median home value is $1,047,300, and the median age is 43.4.

The population has grown 1.0% since 2010 (191,296 → 193,151).

196,010

Population

7264

People / sq mi

$119,885

Median Income

$1,047,300

Median Home Value

Huntington Beach covers 27.0 sq mi of land at 7264 people per square mile.

About Huntington Beach, CA

Huntington Beach is a city in California with a population of 196,010. It ranks #23 among cities in California by population. The median age is 43.4, older than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Huntington Beach is $119,885, above the US median of $74,580. 4.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $1,047,300, with monthly rent averaging $2,424. The homeownership rate of 55.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Huntington Beach reflects 47.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.7 minutes each way.

Huntington Beach city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Huntington Beach city had a population of 191,296 in 2010 and 193,151 in 2024, a 1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 200,938 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.07%.

193,151

Population (2024)

191,296

Population (2010)

200,938

Peak (2017)

0.07%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	191,296	-	-	estimate
2011	192,995	+1,699	+0.89%	estimate
2012	194,174	+1,179	+0.61%	estimate
2013	197,107	+2,933	+1.51%	estimate
2014	199,610	+2,503	+1.27%	estimate
2015	200,653	+1,043	+0.52%	estimate
2016	200,284	-369	-0.18%	estimate
2017	200,938	+654	+0.33%	estimate
2018	200,126	-812	-0.40%	estimate
2019	199,223	-903	-0.45%	estimate
2020	198,422	-801	-0.40%	estimate
2021	196,404	-2,018	-1.02%	estimate
2022	194,777	-1,627	-0.83%	estimate
2023	193,334	-1,443	-0.74%	estimate
2024	193,151	-183	-0.09%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	64.3%
Black or African American	1.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.2%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$119,885

Median Household Income

$62,450

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$1,047,300

Median Home Value

$2,424

Median Rent

55.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.9%

High School+

47.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

70.6%

Public Transit

19.4%

Work From Home

28.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.8%

Foreign Born

76.9%

Non-English at Home

5.2%

Veterans

10.4%

With Disability

94.7%

Health Insurance

98.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	22.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	14.3%
Manufacturing	11.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.1%
Information	8.8%
Construction	5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.8%
Retail Trade	4.5%
Public Administration	3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.0%
Agriculture & Mining	0.3%

Largest cities in California

Los Angeles (3,857,897)San Diego (1,385,061)San Jose (990,054)San Francisco (836,321)Fresno (543,615)Sacramento (524,802)Long Beach (458,491)Oakland (438,072)Bakersfield (408,366)Anaheim (344,553)View all California cities →

Largest counties in California

Los Angeles County (9,848,406)San Diego County (3,282,782)Orange County (3,164,063)Riverside County (2,449,909)San Bernardino County (2,187,816)

Part of California

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Metro areas in California

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Frequently Asked Questions

Huntington Beach, California has a population of 196,010 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest city in California.

The median household income in Huntington Beach, California is $119,885, with 4.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Huntington Beach, California is $1,047,300, with median monthly rent at $2,424 and a homeownership rate of 55.8%.

The median age in Huntington Beach, California is 43.4 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The population has grown 1.0% since 2010 (191,296 → 193,151).