City profile · Mississippi · Census ACS 2023

Long Beach, MS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Long Beach - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

16,876
Residents
$71,121
Median income
$205,300
Median home
$1,140
Median rent (state)

Long Beach - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Long Beach places in the 51st percentile for household income and the 61st percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

51st
percentile, household income
44th
percentile, home value
31st
percentile, median rent
61st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Long Beach, MS

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 16,876 residents in Long Beach, a small town within Mississippi. Long Beach households earn a median of $71,121 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.0%. Typical homes in Long Beach are valued around $205,300, and the median resident age is 39.8 years. Educational attainment runs 32.9% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 56.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 96 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Slowing), down 21% from five years earlier. Long Beach reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1073.1 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Mississippi run below the national norm: the state registers 87.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,140 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Mississippi run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Long Beach report an average commute of 21.4 minutes, with 83.6% driving alone and 6.8% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 95.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

16,876 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Mississippi

Median Household Income

$71,121 /yr

Poverty 6.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.0 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Mississippi average

How does Long Beach compare to other US cities?

Here's how Long Beach stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 51% higher than other cities
Home value 44% pricier than other cities
Median rent 31% pricier than other cities
Safety 61% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Mississippi and the picture shifts: Long Beach ranks #12 of 56 Mississippi cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Long Beach's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Mississippi, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

51stIncome percentile
61stSafety percentile

51st percentile nationally for median household income · 61st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Long Beach's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Long Beach's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 58 Avg. percentile National median
Long Beach's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Long Beach's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$205,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 56% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Long Beach $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Long Beach, MS Long Beach, MS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Long Beach, MS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Long Beach, MS median $71,121/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Long Beach, MS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Long Beach, MS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 32.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
16,876
Median Income
$71,121
Median Home Value
$205,300
Median Age
39.8
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Labor force participation
56.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1073.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
82.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
991.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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16,600 residents16,800 residents17,000 residents17,200 residents17,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 16,804 residents 17,309 residents ▲ +3.0%
Long Beach's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
96
housing units authorized
Single-Family
94
detached homes
Multifamily
2
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
5.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 121
2020 166
2021 142
2022 133
2023 160
2024 96

Permit volume decreased 21% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
21.4 minutes
Drive Alone
83.6%
Carpool
7.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
6.8%
Other
1.4%

Based on 7,656 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Mississippi - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$135
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$38
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Mississippi state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Mississippi state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Long Beach sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.0
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,140/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Mississippi

Laurel
17,129 people
Hernando
17,580 people
Ocean Springs
18,561 people
Gautier
19,026 people
Corinth
14,450 people
Clarksdale
14,423 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Long Beach's 16,876 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Milledgeville, GA
16,873 people
New Milford, NJ
16,882 people
Live Oak, CA
16,866 people
Damascus, MD
16,864 people
El Segundo, CA
16,863 people
Manor, TX
16,917 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Long Beach's $71,121 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Delavan, WI
$71,121 median income
Lloydsville, OH
$71,118 median income
Tullytown, PA
$71,118 median income
Kachemak, AK
$71,125 median income
Earlville, IA
$71,125 median income
Dunes City, OR
$71,125 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Long Beach, MS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Long Beach, MS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.5% 10.1% 6.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.3% White 80.5% Black or African American 10.1% Asian 2.0% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.8% Two or more races 6.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Long Beach compares to nearby Mississippi cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Long Beach (this city) 16,876 $71,121
Laurel 17,129 $37,781
Hernando 17,580 $71,451
Ocean Springs 18,561 $78,929
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MS FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Long Beach, MS?

What is the population of Long Beach, MS? +

Long Beach, MS has a population of 16,876 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Long Beach, MS? +

In Long Beach, the typical household earns $71,121 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Long Beach? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Long Beach; the closest available measure is the Mississippi state average, a cost of living index of 87.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Mississippi vary by metro area.

Is Long Beach, MS safe? +

Long Beach has a total crime rate of 1073.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Long Beach, MS? +

Homes in Long Beach carry a median value of $205,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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