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Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, city, in Orange County, California. Huntington Beach had 191,451 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 198,711 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 195,240 (±107). GEOID 0636000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
191,451
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 198,711 · ACS 2020-2024: 195,240 ±107
Median household income
$120,919
±$2,965 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,100,000
±$13,759 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,510
±$50 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Huntington Beach and what county is it in?
Huntington Beach is a city in Orange County, California. It covers 27.0 square miles of land, 7,365 residents per square mile in 2020.
Huntington Beach is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Huntington Beach, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 191,451 people lived in Huntington Beach on July 1, 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 198,711 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 195,240 (±107).
| Measure | Huntington Beach | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 195,240 ±107 | 3,165,820 | −5,019 |
| Households | 78,307 ±1,286 | 1,082,960 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.04 | 2.87 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 82,624 ±1,147 | 1,146,169 | no clear change |
Huntington Beach's population since 2000
From 189,594 in 2000 to 191,451 in 2025: up 1.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Huntington Beach as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Huntington Beach?
The median resident of Huntington Beach is 44.0 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.8%. 17.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Huntington Beach | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 ±0.8 | 39.4 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 17.5% ±0.8 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4% ±0.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±0.7 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.8% ±1.0 pts | 34.2% | −1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.0% ±1.5 pts | 36.9% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.0% ±0.9 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.6% ±0.8 pts | 30.4% | +1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.6% ±1.0 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±0.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±0.7 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6% ±0.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±0.5 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.0% ±1.4 pts | 44.1% | +6.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.6% ±0.9 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±0.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Huntington Beach earn?
Half of Huntington Beach's 78,307 households earn less than $120,919 a year (±$2,965), against $116,289 in Orange County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $116,973 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,946 after inflation. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Huntington Beach | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,919 ±$2,965 | $116,289 | +$3,946 |
| Mean household income | $157,326 ±$4,784 | $156,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,102 ±$1,932 | $54,557 | +$4,076 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% ±0.7 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.3% ±1.9 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6% ±0.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±0.3 pts | 97.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9% ±0.6 pts | 95.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Huntington Beach?
Owners occupy 55.4% of Huntington Beach's occupied homes and renters 44.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,100,000 by its owner (±$13,759). The median renter pays $2,510 a month including utilities, and 43.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Huntington Beach | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,100,000 ±$13,759 | $962,600 | +$151,012 |
| Median gross rent | $2,510 ±$50 | $2,434 | +$168 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.6% ±2.6 pts | 47.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,495 ±$99 | $3,385 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.4% ±1.3 pts | 56.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.6% ±1.3 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Housing units | 82,624 ±1,147 | 1,146,169 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.6% ±1.2 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2% ±0.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Huntington Beach building?
Builders took permits for 372 new housing units in Huntington Beach in 2025 (249 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 7 of 12 months), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Huntington Beach work and get to work?
68.1% of Huntington Beach's workers drive alone and 21.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Huntington Beach | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1% ±0.9 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±0.7 pts | 5.4% | +1.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.1% ±1.4 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0% ±0.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.8% ±1.4 pts | 18.5% | +14.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min ±0.8 | 26.7 min | −1.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Huntington Beach?
44 census tracts lie mostly in Huntington Beach, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $76,611 (Tract 994.02) to $227,700 (Tract 993.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 994.02Orange County | 7,633 | $76,611 |
| Tract 993.05Orange County | 7,311 | $105,553 |
| Tract 993.06Orange County | 6,240 | $116,362 |
| Tract 992.15Orange County | 5,962 | $126,563 |
| Tract 994.16Orange County | 5,952 | $109,613 |
| Tract 993.08Orange County | 5,727 | $227,700 |
| Tract 996.05Orange County | 5,468 | $175,870 |
| Tract 992.20Orange County | 5,512 | $134,634 |
| Tract 992.12Orange County | 5,329 | $90,350 |
| Tract 992.35Orange County | 5,264 | $125,000 |
| Tract 995.08Orange County | 5,210 | $93,251 |
| Tract 994.11Orange County | 5,141 | $81,929 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Huntington Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does Huntington Beach compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Huntington Beach is the 137th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 23rd-most populous of 483 in California.
Huntington Beach ranks 280th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 23rd | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 353rd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 124th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 280th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 234th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 192nd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 195th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 604th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 236th | 988 |
| Median age | 348th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 793rd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 260th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 490th | 1,069 |
Huntington Beach's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Huntington Beach with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Huntington Beach?
Every figure for Huntington Beach on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Huntington Beach are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Huntington Beach.