Long Beach, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Long Beach, New York is 34,741 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest city in New York. The median household income is $130,795, the median home value is $661,500, and the median age is 45.8.
The population has grown 4.1% since 2010 (33,393 → 34,777).
34,741
Population
15663
People / sq mi
$130,795
Median Income
$661,500
Median Home Value
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Long Beach covers 2.2 sq mi of land at 15663 people per square mile.
About Long Beach, NY
What distinguishes Long Beach is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 15,663 people per square mile. With 34,741 residents, Long Beach is a city in New York. It ranks #32 among cities in New York by population.
Median household income is $130,795, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.3%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $661,500, with typical rent around $2,377.
College attainment is above the local norm at 51.7%, above the national 35.0%. About 14.9% of the workforce is home-based, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 42 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 33,393 in 2010 and 34,777 in 2024, a 4.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 34,801 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.30%.
34,777
Population (2024)
33,393
Population (2010)
34,801
Peak (2020)
0.30%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,393 |
| 2011 | 33,491 |
| 2012 | 33,358 |
| 2013 | 33,424 |
| 2014 | 33,443 |
| 2015 | 33,441 |
| 2016 | 33,497 |
| 2017 | 33,560 |
| 2018 | 33,497 |
| 2019 | 33,454 |
| 2020 | 34,801 |
| 2021 | 34,795 |
| 2022 | 34,691 |
| 2023 | 34,693 |
| 2024 | 34,777 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$130,795
Median Household Income
$66,918
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$661,500
Median Home Value
$2,377
Median Rent
63.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.2%
High School+
51.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
15.7%
Drive Alone
60.9%
Public Transit
14.9%
Work From Home
41.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.7%
Foreign Born
83.6%
Non-English at Home
3.3%
Veterans
9.2%
With Disability
95.6%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 33.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.7% |
| Information | 8.6% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.1% |
| Public Administration | 6.1% |
| Retail Trade | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Long Beach, New York has a population of 34,741 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Long Beach, New York is $130,795, with 4.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Long Beach, New York is $661,500, with median monthly rent at $2,377 and a homeownership rate of 63.4%.
The median age in Long Beach, New York is 45.8 years. The population is 51.6% male and 48.4% female.
The population has grown 4.1% since 2010 (33,393 → 34,777).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.