Long Beach, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Long Beach, California is 458,491 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-largest city in the United States and the 7th-largest in California. The median household income is $83,969, the median home value is $762,200, and the median age is 36.8.
The population has declined 2.5% since 2010 (462,431 → 450,901).
458,491
Population
9048
People / sq mi
$83,969
Median Income
$762,200
Median Home Value
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Long Beach covers 50.7 sq mi of land at 9048 people per square mile.
About Long Beach, CA
Long Beach stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 9,048 people per square mile. Long Beach is a city in California with a population of 458,491. It is the #7-largest of all cities in California nationally.
Median household income is $83,969, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.3%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $762,200, with typical rent around $1,803.
Roughly 34.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. Around 14.4% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Long Beach: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Long Beach city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Long Beach city had a population of 462,431 in 2010 and 450,901 in 2024, a -2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 470,128 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.18%.
450,901
Population (2024)
462,431
Population (2010)
470,128
Peak (2015)
-0.18%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 462,431 |
| 2011 | 464,512 |
| 2012 | 466,873 |
| 2013 | 468,000 |
| 2014 | 469,109 |
| 2015 | 470,128 |
| 2016 | 468,719 |
| 2017 | 466,646 |
| 2018 | 465,865 |
| 2019 | 462,628 |
| 2020 | 465,593 |
| 2021 | 455,157 |
| 2022 | 454,168 |
| 2023 | 451,762 |
| 2024 | 450,901 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$83,969
Median Household Income
$42,370
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$762,200
Median Home Value
$1,803
Median Rent
40.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
81.6%
High School+
34.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.9%
Drive Alone
68.3%
Public Transit
14.4%
Work From Home
30.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.3%
Foreign Born
55.3%
Non-English at Home
4.0%
Veterans
11.4%
With Disability
91.0%
Health Insurance
97.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Retail Trade | 8.1% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Information | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Common questions about Long Beach, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Long Beach, California has a population of 458,491 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-largest city in the United States and the 7th-largest in California.
The median household income in Long Beach, California is $83,969, with 10.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Long Beach, California is $762,200, with median monthly rent at $1,803 and a homeownership rate of 40.9%.
The median age in Long Beach, California is 36.8 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
The population has declined 2.5% since 2010 (462,431 → 450,901).
Long Beach city, CA Climate
Long Beach city, CA has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F) and receives about 330 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.1°C
Avg Temp
330
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 57° | 73 mm |
| February | 15° / 59° | 74 mm |
| March | 15° / 60° | 61 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 18 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 4 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 2 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 1 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 2 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 6 mm |
| October | 20° / 68° | 9 mm |
| November | 17° / 62° | 34 mm |
| December | 14° / 57° | 46 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Long Beach city, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Long Beach city, CA are typically June, July and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near 8°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.