Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Huntington Beach, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

195,240

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59%115,273

Hispanic/Latino

18.8%36,769

Asian

13%25,320

Two or More

6.6%12,909

Black

1.3%2,545

Other

0.6%1,193

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%708

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%523

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%3,251

High School Diploma

14%20,408

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%8,226

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%20,812

Associate's Degree

8.9%13,059

Bachelor's Degree

31.3%45,757

Master's Degree

12%17,459

Professional Degree

3.7%5,426

Doctorate

2%2,872

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

49%

Graduate+

17.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,100,000

Median Renti

$2,510

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.4%43,400

Renter-Occupied

44.6%34,907

Total Units

82,624

Homeownership

55.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%955

$50K–$100K

2%868

$100K–$150K

1.5%658

$150K–$200K

0.9%392

$200K–$300K

1.1%479

$300K–$500K

3.1%1,359

$500K–$1M

28.7%12,472

$1M+

60.4%26,217

Rent Distribution

Under $500

578

$500–$750

293

$750–$1,000

329

$1,000–$1,250

554

$1,250–$1,500

1,117

$1,500–$2,000

4,041

$2,000+

27,067

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%221

2010–2019

5.2%4,319

2000–2009

4.8%3,976

1990–1999

6.9%5,678

1980–1989

13.6%11,217

1970–1979

30.1%24,884

1960–1969

32.7%27,031

1950–1959

4.3%3,570

1940–1949

0.9%716

1939 or earlier

1.2%1,012

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74%57,952

Electricity

20.8%16,260

No Fuel

3.1%2,396

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%1,006

Solar

0.6%443

Other

0.2%160

Wood

0.1%70

Fuel Oil

0%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$120,919

Mean Household Incomei

$157,326

Per Capita Incomei

$64,102

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

109,190

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%2,401

$10K–$15K

2.3%1,783

$15K–$20K

1.3%1,045

$20K–$25K

2.2%1,734

$25K–$30K

1.9%1,514

$30K–$35K

2%1,565

$35K–$40K

2.1%1,676

$40K–$45K

1.7%1,342

$45K–$50K

1.8%1,414

$50K–$60K

3.8%3,010

$60K–$75K

6.8%5,289

$75K–$100K

11.4%8,902

$100K–$125K

11.1%8,690

$125K–$150K

9.1%7,165

$150K–$200K

13.6%10,667

$200K+

25.7%20,110

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,594

Residentsi

2,736

Avg. Tenant Renti

$508/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers31 homes81% occupied$368/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8378 homes98% occupied$519/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $120,919/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

92.4%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

6.7%

Low income$60K–$97K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

57.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

66.6% of subsidized households are minority

20.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

34,45117.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,929

Philippines

1,695

Canada

1,138

China

1,046

United Kingdom

959

Korea

880

Germany

720

India

452

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

100,652

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

103,150

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,909(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured