Huntington Beach, CA

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2022 Population

197,481

0.631% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

43.3

0.464% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

7.26%

7.37% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$114,747

9.57% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$976,800

15.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

104,470

0.0603% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Huntington Beach, CA had a population of 197k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $114,747. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Huntington Beach, CA declined from 198,735 to 197,481, a −0.631% decrease and its median household income grew from $104,728 to $114,747, a 9.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Huntington Beach, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.4%), Other (Hispanic) (7.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.07%), and White (Hispanic) (5.97%).

None of the households in Huntington Beach, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.5% of the residents in Huntington Beach, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Huntington Beach, CA are Golden West College (115126) (7,718 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Huntington Beach, CA was $976,800, and the homeownership rate was 55.7%.

Most people in Huntington Beach, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Huntington Beach, CA was 2 cars per household.

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United States

Population & Diversity

Huntington Beach, CA is home to a population of 197k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 16.2% of Huntington Beach, CA residents were born outside of the country (32.1k people).

In 2022, there were 4.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in Huntington Beach, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 14k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.5%

2022 Citizenship

94.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94.5% of Huntington Beach, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Huntington Beach, CA was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Huntington Beach, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Huntington Beach, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
118k ± 2.45k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
24.4k ± 1.69k
Other (Hispanic)
14k ± 1.61k

19.7%

Hispanic Population

39k people

19.7% of the people in Huntington Beach, CA are hispanic (39k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Huntington Beach, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

16.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

32.1k people

16.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

32.2k people

As of 2022, 16.2% of Huntington Beach, CA residents (32.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Huntington Beach, CA was 16.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Huntington Beach, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,296 ± 416
Gulf War (2001-)
1,695 ± 345
Gulf War (1990s)
953 ± 219

Huntington Beach, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Huntington Beach, CA employs 104k people. The largest industries in Huntington Beach, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,011 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (11,173 people), and Manufacturing (10,918 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($153,112), Utilities ($123,250), and Public Administration ($111,094).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

104k

2022 Value

± 2,760

0.0603%

1 Year growth

± 3.67%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Huntington Beach, CA grew at a rate of 0.0603%, from 104k employees to 104k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Huntington Beach, CA, are Management Occupations (15,619 people), Sales & Related Occupations (12,127 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,112 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Huntington Beach, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

104k

2022 Value

± 2,760

0.0603%

1 Year growth

± 3.67%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Huntington Beach, CA grew at a rate of 0.0603%, from 104k employees to 104k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Huntington Beach, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,011 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (11,173 people), and Manufacturing (10,918 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Huntington Beach, CA, though some of these residents may live in Huntington Beach, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$74,758

Median earning men ± $3,650

$52,109

Median earning women ± $2,620

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($116,536), Manufacturing ($104,004), and Wholesale Trade ($102,703).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($83,418), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,411), and Construction ($77,431).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.18%).

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.18%)
Libertarian and Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from the United States

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In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Huntington Beach, CA awarded 7,718 degrees. The student population of Huntington Beach, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,593 male students and 5,460 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Huntington Beach, CA are Asian (2,588 and 34.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,374 and 31.7%), White (1,961 and 26.2%), and Two or More Races (347 and 4.63%).

The largest universities in Huntington Beach, CA by number of degrees awarded are Golden West College (115126) (7,718 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Huntington Beach, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (3,319 and 43%), General Studies (1,580 and 20.5%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (584 and 7.57%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 10,053 students enrolled in Huntington Beach, CA, 45.7% men and 54.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,549 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,655 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
584 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
435 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Huntington Beach, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,655 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Huntington Beach, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Golden West College (115126)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

7,718 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Golden West College (115126) with 7,718 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 3,157 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Huntington Beach, CA, which is 0.692 times less than the 4,561 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 2,588 degrees mean that there were 1.09 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,374 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($86) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($643) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Huntington Beach, CA was $976,800 in 2022, which is 3.47 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $845,500 to $976,800, a 15.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Huntington Beach, CA is 55.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Huntington Beach, CA have an average commute time of 29.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Huntington Beach, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Huntington Beach, CA is $114,747. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Huntington Beach, CA was Census Tract 993.08 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 992.39 and Census Tract 994.15, with respective values of $177,917 and $156,742.

Housing

Property

$976,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$13,923

$43,236

Median Property Taxes

±$1,411

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Huntington Beach, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Huntington Beach, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.7%

Homeownership

2022

73.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 55.7% of the housing units in Huntington Beach, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Huntington Beach, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 993.08
Census Tract 992.39
Census Tract 994.15

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Huntington Beach, CA was Census Tract 993.08 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 992.39 and Census Tract 994.15, with respective values of $177,917 and $156,742.

The following map shows all of the places in Huntington Beach, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$114,747

Median Household Income

± $3,106

77.6k

Number of Households

± 2,163

In 2022, the median household income of the 77.6k households in Huntington Beach, CA grew to $114,747 from the previous year's value of $104,728.

The following chart displays the households in Huntington Beach, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Huntington Beach, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (73.3%)
Worked At Home (16.6%)
Carpooled (6.7%)

In 2022, 73.3% of workers in Huntington Beach, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Huntington Beach, CA have a longer commute time (29.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.06% of the workforce in Huntington Beach, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Huntington Beach, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Huntington Beach, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Huntington Beach, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Huntington Beach, CA (14.3k out of 196k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Huntington Beach, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95% of the population of Huntington Beach, CA has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 0.653% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see 995 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year (999 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 827 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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995 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orange County, CA

Primary care physicians in Orange County, CA see an average of 995 patients per year. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year (999 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Orange County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.05%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

0.653%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Huntington Beach, CA declined by 3.27% from 5.22% to 5.05%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Huntington Beach, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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