Population 79,098 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Long Beach
Household size in North Long Beach
| Period | North Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.54 | 2.97 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.60 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.46 | 2.91 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.27 | 2.78 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.20 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in North Long Beach are large by national standards, averaging 3.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.54 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Long Beach
| Period | North Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0 | 33.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.2 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.1 | 36.3 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.7 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +4.9 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
North Long Beach is young: half of its residents are under 34.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.0, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Long Beach
| Period | North Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 17.9% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 17.2% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 14.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in North Long Beach: 20.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Long Beach's 22 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Long Beach
Renters in North Long Beach
| Period | North Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.5% | 57.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.3% | 59.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.6% | 60.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.4% | 58.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Long Beach rent: 59.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly four in ten owners (38.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.9 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Long Beach
| Period | North Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 6.4% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.7% of homes in North Long Beach are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of Long Beach's 22 neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Long Beach
| Period | North Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1956 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1957 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1959 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1960 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
North Long Beach is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Long Beach
| Period | North Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,039 | $1,142 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,110 | $1,242 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,278 | $1,490 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,759 | $2,041 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$720 | +$898 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in North Long Beach runs $1,759 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Long Beach overall ($2,041). Rents are up $720 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Long Beach
Bachelor's degrees in North Long Beach
| Period | North Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 26.6% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 27.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 29.7% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 34.5% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Long Beach: 17.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.2 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Long Beach neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Long Beach
| Period | North Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.4% | 77.2% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.5% | 78.1% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.4% | 79.4% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.8% | 81.8% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in North Long Beach never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Long Beach neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Long Beach
| Period | North Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 12.5% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in North Long Beach: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Long Beach compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Long Beach | 3.27 | 34.7 | 20.5% | 59.4% | 3.7% | 1959 | $1,759 | 17.5% | 73.8% | 6.7% |
| Bixby Area | 2.77 | 40.2 | 12.9% | 41.3% | 4.7% | 1955 | $1,947 | 38.4% | 88.0% | 8.0% |
| North West Long Beach | 3.87 | 34.4 | 21.4% | 39.9% | 5.4% | 1958 | $1,572 | 18.7% | 74.7% | 7.4% |
| Bixby Knolls | 2.56 | 34.5 | 12.2% | 55.6% | 4.5% | 1954 | $2,014 | 60.8% | 95.8% | 5.7% |
| Rancho Dominguez | 2.78 | 49.3 | 13.3% | 16.4% | 6.3% | 1980 | $1,282 | 24.6% | 80.9% | 6.9% |
| Los Cerritos | 2.74 | 43.5 | 14.3% | 39.0% | 6.8% | 1961 | $2,216 | 45.1% | 91.8% | 3.6% |
| Californial Heights | 2.53 | 42.0 | 10.4% | 40.6% | 4.8% | 1950 | $2,321 | 46.4% | 92.6% | 2.7% |
| Lakewood Village | 2.77 | 42.7 | 6.6% | 36.5% | 7.3% | 1953 | $1,985 | 40.1% | 93.5% | 5.9% |
| Hollydale | 3.71 | 36.6 | 12.6% | 40.8% | 4.2% | 1957 | $1,915 | 13.7% | 69.4% | 5.8% |
| City College Area | 2.69 | 45.2 | 5.5% | 11.0% | 4.9% | 1951 | $2,969 | 45.3% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| West Side | 3.53 | 39.9 | 19.7% | 44.5% | 7.2% | 1960 | $1,818 | 22.7% | 75.8% | 8.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Long Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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