Huntington Beach, CA Demographics
What is the population of Huntington Beach?
There are 196,010 residents in Huntington Beach, with a median age of 43. Of this, 49.71% are males and 50.29% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.97% of the resident pool in Huntington Beach, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.42%. Additionally, 5.61% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 170,679 people in Huntington Beach currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 196,010 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 97,442 | -1.6% |
| Female Population | 98,568 | 0.1% |
Male Population 49.71%
Female Population 50.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | -0.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 160,672 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 24,336 | -2.3% |
| Not Citizen | 11,002 | 2.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.97%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.42%
Not Citizen 5.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,186 | -8.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 14,177 | -10.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,917 | -9.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,924 | -23.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 170,679 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.61%
Moved from Same County 7.31%
Moved from Same State 2.54%
Moved from Different State 1.51%
Same House as Last Year 88.03%
What are the employment statistics in Huntington Beach?
White-collar workers make up 86.3% of the working population in Huntington Beach, while blue-collar employees account for 13.7%. There are also 27,326 entrepreneurs in Huntington Beach (13.19% of the workforce); 138,186 workers employed in private companies (66.73%); and 28,314 people working in governmental institutions (13.67%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 178,728 | 96.9% |
| Blue Collar | 28,366 | 106.8% |
White Collar 86.3%
Blue Collar 13.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 27,326 | 99.0% |
| Private Companies | 138,186 | 98.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 28,314 | 100.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 13,268 | 95.5% |
Self Employees 13.19%
Private Companies 66.73%
Governmental Workers 13.67%
Not for Profit Companies 6.41%
How many households are there in Huntington Beach?
There are a total of 77,549 households in Huntington Beach, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.7% of these Huntington Beach households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.3%. Additionally, 24.8% of households have children and 75.2% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 77,549 | -0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.9% |
| Family Households | 50,176 | 1.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 27,373 | -3.2% |
Family Households 64.7%
Non-Family Households 35.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 19,229 | -1.7% |
| Households without Children | 58,320 | 0.4% |
Households with Children 24.8%
Households without Children 75.2%
What are the median and average incomes in Huntington Beach?
The average annual household income in Huntington Beach is $155,189, while the median household income sits at $119,885 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $127,306, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $132,637. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $64,042 and $94,213, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $155,189 | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income | $119,885 | 4.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 14,371 | 2.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 178,496 | -1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Huntington Beach?
There are 81,812 housing units in Huntington Beach, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 77,549 occupied housing units in Huntington Beach, 55.79% are owner-occupied, while 44.21% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.34% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,073,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,436 per month in Huntington Beach.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 81,812 | -0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 990 | -9.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 731 | -10.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,733 | -8.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 26,612 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 24,178 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11,324 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,637 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,064 | 12.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,398 | 7.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 145 | 90.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 77,549 | -0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 43,261 | 0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 34,288 | -0.3% |
Owner Occupied 55.79%
Renter Occupied 44.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 28,268 | -0.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 14,993 | 0.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,073,900 | 7.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $991,100 | 7.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,436 | 4.5% |
With Mortgage 65.34%
Without Mortgage 34.66%
What is the level of education in Huntington Beach?
Approximately 21.23% of the population in Huntington Beach holds a high school degree (that's 34,230 residents), while 22.8% have attained a college certificate (36,749 locals) and 27.92% have a bachelor's degree (45,012 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,419 | 1.1% |
| Some High School | 34,230 | -1.7% |
| Some College | 36,749 | -18.3% |
| Associate Degree | 14,800 | 2.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 45,012 | 0.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 25,990 | -0.0% |
No High School 2.74%
Some High School 21.23%
Some College 22.8%
Associate Degree 9.18%
Bachelor's Degree 27.92%
Graduate Degree 16.12%
What is the marital status of Huntington Beach residents?
A total of 57,741 people in Huntington Beach have never been married (which represents 34.37% of the total population), while 83,447 of them are wedded (49.68%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,214 (1.32%) and 18,990 (11.31%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 57,741 | -1.1% |
| Married | 83,447 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2,214 | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7,797 | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 18,990 | -3.8% |
Never Married 34.37%
Married 49.68%
Separated 1.32%
Widowed 4.64%
Divorced 11.31%
What are the most common means of transportation in Huntington Beach?
The top three means of transportation people in Huntington Beach use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 77,977 residents commute by car, 1,531 prefer going to work by walking and 584 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 77,977 | -4.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 395 | 18.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 20 | N/A |
| Railroad | 48 | -67.1% |
| Bicycle | 584 | -11.8% |
| Motorcycle | 49 | -67.1% |
| TaxiCab | 30 | 66.7% |
| Walk | 1,531 | 0.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Huntington Beach by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.