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Manhattan Beach, California
Manhattan Beach, city, in Los Angeles County, California. Manhattan Beach had 33,122 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 35,506 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 34,210 (±34). GEOID 0645400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,122
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 35,506 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,210 ±34
Median household income
$204,306
±$20,391 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$2,000,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,449
±$250 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Manhattan Beach and what county is it in?
Manhattan Beach is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 3.9 square miles of land, 9,025 residents per square mile in 2020.
Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 33,122 people lived in Manhattan Beach on July 1, 2025, down 6.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 35,506 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 34,210 (±34).
| Measure | Manhattan Beach | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 34,210 ±34 | 9,808,667 | −1,290 |
| Households | 13,369 ±474 | 3,416,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.56 ±0.09 | 2.81 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,281 ±473 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
Manhattan Beach's population since 2000
From 33,852 in 2000 to 33,122 in 2025: down 2.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach?
The median resident of Manhattan Beach is 42.8 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 13.3%. 12.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Manhattan Beach | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 ±2.0 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% ±2.1 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5% ±1.7 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±1.6 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7% ±1.4 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.1% ±2.6 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.3% ±2.2 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.2% ±1.7 pts | 33.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.0% ±2.4 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 7.0% ±1.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.5% ±0.6 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 78.9% ±2.1 pts | 36.0% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 36.5% ±3.1 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±2.5 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±0.9 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 Manhattan Beach earn?
Half of Manhattan Beach's 13,369 households earn less than $204,306 a year (±$20,391), against $90,112 in Los Angeles County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $188,324 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Manhattan Beach | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $204,306 ±$20,391 | $90,112 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $299,240 ±$17,970 | $128,770 | – |
| Per capita income | $118,152 ±$6,941 | $45,792 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5% ±1.3 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.4% ±1.4 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.6 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.0% ±0.4 pts | 93.0% | – |
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 Manhattan Beach?
Owners occupy 64.8% of Manhattan Beach's occupied homes and renters 35.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $2,000,000 or more by its owner (). The median renter pays $3,449 a month including utilities, and 33.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Manhattan Beach | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $2,000,000 or more | $834,200 | −$461,388 |
| Median gross rent | $3,449 ±$250 | $1,954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.8% ±6.8 pts | 48.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,160 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.8% ±3.4 pts | 45.9% | −4.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.2% ±3.4 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Housing units | 15,281 ±473 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8% ±2.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.9% ±3.1 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±1.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5% ±1.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±1.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
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 Manhattan Beach building?
Builders took permits for 91 new housing units in Manhattan Beach in 2025 (82 in single-family houses), 2.7 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 Manhattan Beach work and get to work?
51.4% of Manhattan Beach's workers drive alone and 39.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Manhattan Beach | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.9% ±2.2 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 51.4% ±3.6 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.3% ±1.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.8% ±2.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 39.1% ±4.5 pts | 17.1% | +28.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min ±2.0 | 30.4 min | −4.5 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 Manhattan Beach?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Manhattan Beach, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $172,188 (Tract 6204) to $250,000 or more (Tract 6209.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6203.05Los Angeles County | 5,844 | $211,158 |
| Tract 6204Los Angeles County | 5,045 | $172,188 |
| Tract 6203.03Los Angeles County | 4,741 | $217,083 |
| Tract 6203.01Los Angeles County | 4,270 | $241,250 |
| Tract 6208.01Los Angeles County | 3,842 | $219,188 |
| Tract 6208.02Los Angeles County | 3,550 | $191,250 |
| Tract 6209.01Los Angeles County | 2,722 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 6209.04Los Angeles County | 2,637 | $212,359 |
| Tract 6202.01Los Angeles County | 1,559 | $196,563 |
| Tract 9902Los Angeles County | 0 | not published |
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 Manhattan Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does Manhattan Beach compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Manhattan Beach is the 1,248th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 225th-most populous of 483 in California.
Manhattan Beach ranks 68th 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 | 225th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 455th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 85th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 68th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 49th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 1st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 54th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 788th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th | 988 |
| Median age | 391st | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 563rd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 39th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 521st | 1,069 |
Manhattan Beach's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach?
5 of the 57 figures for Manhattan Beach on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach.