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Population Review

Manhattan Beach, California Population 2026

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

The population of Manhattan Beach, California is 34,584 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 241st-largest city in California. The median household income is $193,904, the median home value is $2,000,001, and the median age is 43.4.

The population has declined 4.8% since 2010 (35,123 → 33,453).

34,584

Population

8791

People / sq mi

$193,904

Median Income

$2,000,001

Median Home Value

Manhattan Beach covers 3.9 sq mi of land at 8791 people per square mile.

About Manhattan Beach, CA

Manhattan Beach is a city in California with a population of 34,584. It ranks #241 among cities in California by population. The median age is 43.4, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Manhattan Beach is $193,904, above the US median of $74,580. 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $2,000,001, with monthly rent averaging $3,492. The homeownership rate of 66.1% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Manhattan Beach reflects 79.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 34.1% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.9 minutes each way.

Manhattan Beach city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Manhattan Beach city had a population of 35,123 in 2010 and 33,453 in 2024, a -4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 35,702 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: -0.34%.

2017 · 36K20102024

33,453

Population (2024)

35,123

Population (2010)

35,702

Peak (2017)

-0.34%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201035,123
201135,232
201235,345
201335,426
201435,461
201535,504
201635,608
201735,702
201835,418
201935,183
202035,380
202134,583
202233,996
202333,628
202433,453

Race & Ethnicity

White74.0%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$193,904

Median Household Income

$113,441

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$2,000,001

Median Home Value

$3,492

Median Rent

66.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.8%

High School+

79.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

55.0%

Public Transit

34.1%

Work From Home

28.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

29.4%

Foreign Born

85.4%

Non-English at Home

4.7%

Veterans

7.0%

With Disability

98.7%

Health Insurance

98.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate24.2%
Professional, Scientific & Management18.5%
Information15.6%
Transportation & Warehousing8.6%
Manufacturing7.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.0%
Construction2.1%
Public Administration1.9%
Retail Trade1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Manhattan Beach, California has a population of 34,584 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 241st-largest city in California.

The median household income in Manhattan Beach, California is $193,904, with 2.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Manhattan Beach, California is $2,000,001, with median monthly rent at $3,492 and a homeownership rate of 66.1%.

The median age in Manhattan Beach, California is 43.4 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The population has declined 4.8% since 2010 (35,123 → 33,453).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.