Population 9,755 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in State College Area
Household size in State College Area
| Period | State College Area | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.97 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.91 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.78 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.20 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in State College Area has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.40 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest.
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 State College Area
| Period | State College Area | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 33.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 36.3 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +4.9 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of State College Area is 42.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 State College Area
| Period | State College Area | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 17.9% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 17.2% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 14.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in State College Area: 4.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Long Beach neighborhood has a lower 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 State College Area
Renters in State College Area
| Period | State College Area | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 57.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 59.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 60.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 58.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +1.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
State College Area is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 State College Area
| Period | State College Area | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 6.4% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.7% of homes in State College Area are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country. State College Area has the lowest vacancy rate of any Long Beach neighborhood.
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 State College Area
| Period | State College Area | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1956 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1957 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1959 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1960 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in State College Area is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in Long Beach overall, where the median home dates to 1960. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 State College Area
| Period | State College Area | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,447 | $1,142 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,825 | $1,242 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,231 | $1,490 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,111 | $2,041 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,664 | +$898 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in State College Area pays $3,111 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,664 a month since 2006–10, up 115%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Long Beach neighborhood has higher rents.
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 State College Area
Bachelor's degrees in State College Area
| Period | State College Area | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8% | 26.6% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.8% | 27.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.9% | 29.7% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.4% | 34.5% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
State College Area is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.6 points, as it has nationally.
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 State College Area
| Period | State College Area | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 77.2% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 78.1% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 79.4% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 81.8% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in State College Area: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. State College Area has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Long Beach neighborhoods.
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 State College Area
| Period | State College Area | Long Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 12.5% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in State College Area: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 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).
State College Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College Area | 2.43 | 42.8 | 4.2% | 22.4% | 2.7% | 1966 | $3,111 | 59.4% | 96.6% | 6.6% |
| Park Estates | 2.07 | 45.9 | 11.6% | 42.8% | 5.5% | 1960 | $1,837 | 69.4% | 97.1% | 3.5% |
| Los Altos | 2.86 | 42.7 | 6.3% | 29.8% | 5.1% | 1954 | $2,687 | 54.4% | 97.0% | 8.7% |
| Naples-Marina Area | 2.08 | 56.7 | 5.6% | 26.8% | 10.9% | 1962 | $2,858 | 66.6% | 98.2% | 3.8% |
| Belmont Shore | 1.75 | 45.3 | 8.2% | 70.7% | 7.0% | 1951 | $2,221 | 61.7% | 95.8% | 4.5% |
| The Plaza | 2.83 | 43.4 | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.2% | 1956 | $3,147 | 48.8% | 96.3% | 3.4% |
| Circle Area | 2.52 | 33.8 | 12.9% | 71.8% | 5.6% | 1967 | $2,060 | 35.9% | 79.3% | 5.6% |
| East Side | 2.30 | 36.3 | 12.0% | 77.5% | 5.9% | 1961 | $1,943 | 39.6% | 83.4% | 4.8% |
| Belmont Heights | 1.91 | 42.0 | 3.0% | 71.2% | 11.4% | 1954 | $2,198 | 62.9% | 94.4% | 6.7% |
| City College Area | 2.69 | 45.2 | 5.5% | 11.0% | 4.9% | 1951 | $2,969 | 45.3% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| El Dorado Park | 2.87 | 46.4 | 8.3% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 1968 | $2,582 | 57.0% | 94.6% | 5.9% |
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 State College Area. 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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