90716 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90716, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90716 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Long Beach-Lakewood, with a total population of 14,050 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 90716 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90716.

The estimated population of people living in 90716 is 14,050, with a median age of 32.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90716 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,050
 -0.85% -2.49%
2020
14,170
 -0.81% -
2019
14,285
 -0.41% -
2018
14,344
 -0.45% -
2017
14,409
 - -

Population of 90716 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90716 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
7.5%
6.3%
 +19.05%
Black/African American
2.5%
5.5%
 -54.55%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
78.1%
76.8%
 +1.69%
Asian
10.6%
10.5%
 +0.95%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.6%
 +33.33%
Other
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90716 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 90716 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90716 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90716 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.2 -1.23% 32 +4.92% 32.3 -7.45%
2020 32.6 +0.93% 30.5 -0.97% 34.9 +5.44%
2019 32.3 +2.54% 30.8 +0.65% 33.1 +1.85%
2018 31.5 +2.27% 30.6 +1.32% 32.5 +1.56%
2017 30.8 - 30.2 - 32 -

The median age of the 90716 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 90716 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,209 -9.07% 1,015 +6.32% 1,091 1,056
10 to 19 1,231 -15.51% 1,038 +6.6% 1,041 1,097
20 to 29 1,121 +9.28% 1,345 -17.72% 1,219 1,112
30 to 39 1,138 -26.42% 1,038 -1.45% 863 997
40 to 49 987 +9.35% 919 +6.24% 1,080 965
50 to 59 680 4.43% 639 +5.95% 679 652
60 to 69 359 +45.38% 727 -18.31% 545 593
70+ 457 +11.79% 506 +16.86% 490 570

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90716 zip code is $66,537.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 90716.

  • Under 25
    $37,679.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,559.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,408.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,167.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90716 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 90716, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 90716 is currently $74,586.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.80% of households in 90716 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 90716 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.54%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.24%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90716 is $20,753.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90716 by the total population of 90716.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90716 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90716 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90716 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90716 zip over the age of 16 is 10,702.

Of those people, a total of 63.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 90716 is 60.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 90716 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 937 34.00% 25.10%
20 to 24 years 1,036 73.90% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 1,295 79.10% 7.70%
30 to 34 years 929 80.90% 4.40%
35 to 44 years 1,817 80.40% 4.10%
45 to 54 years 1,899 83.60% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 591 70.20% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 518 55.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 935 23.40% 5.90%
75 years and over 745 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90716. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,596 58.60% 7.20%
Black or African American 260 70.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 260 80.80% 5.20%
Asian 1,279 50.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 25 48.00% 0.00%
Other 5,379 69.90% 6.80%
Two or more races 903 55.90% 2.40%
Hispanic or Latino 8,087 66.80% 6.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 964 54.90% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90716 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 90716 is 6,427, with median earnings of $30,682.00.

Women in 90716 are earning approximately 71.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,427 $30,682.00
Male 3,558 $37,276.00
Female 2,869 $26,683.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90716 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 265 $48,988.00
Business and Financial 124 $40,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 70 $36,071.00
Architecture and Engineering 77 $44,063.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 88 $67,115.00
Community and Social Service 199 $53,150.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 153 $30,822.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 88 $25,978.00
Healthcare Practitioners 210 $34,375.00
Healthcare Support 296 $26,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 165 $26,884.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 685 $21,092.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 339 $30,128.00
Personal Care and Service 276 $21,218.00
Sales 518 $15,431.00
Office and Administrative Support 720 $37,297.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 677 $43,475.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 213 $50,087.00
Production 444 $38,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 250 $77,603.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90716 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 90716.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 209 $53,068.00 56 $18,382.00
Business and Financial 72 $40,547.00 52 $77,647.00
Computer and Mathematical 70 $36,071.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $41,875.00 39 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $74,306.00 46 $37,300.00
Community and Social Service 73 $58,603.00 126 $52,396.00
Legal 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $21,063.00 116 $31,579.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 70 $25,652.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 43 $39,271.00 167 $33,287.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 283 $30,139.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 107 $39,904.00 58 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 275 $25,761.00 410 $19,091.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 177 $32,917.00 162 $26,690.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $0.00 237 $19,943.00
Sales 222 $17,045.00 296 $12,308.00
Office and Administrative Support 220 $38,472.00 500 $36,574.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 677 $43,475.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 213 $50,087.00 0 $0.00
Production 296 $50,385.00 148 $30,294.00
Transportation and Material Moving 250 $77,603.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,659 households in 90716, with an average household size of 3.83 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,037 families living in the 90716 zip code with an average family size of 4.16 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 90716:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,911 517 609 622
Average Household Size 4.4 4.28 4.29 1.28
Total Families 1,911 517 609 0
Average Household Size 4.29 3.96 3.91 0

Poverty

Of the 3,037 families living in 90716, 14.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90716:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,805 housing units in 90716.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,659 96.16%
Vacant 146 3.84%

52.67% of the total 3,805 housing units in 90716 are rental units. This is approximately 2,004 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,640 are occupied by the owner - or 43.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90716 is $1,584.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90716 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    15
  • Less than $500
    68
  • $500 to $999
    166
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    652
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    689
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    366
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    63
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90716 is $442,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90716 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    98
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    63
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    188
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    726
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    540
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90716. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90716 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    120
  • 1940 to 1949
    498
  • 1950 to 1959
    801
  • 1960 to 1969
    871
  • 1970 to 1979
    762
  • 1980 to 1989
    417
  • 1990 to 1999
    150
  • 2000 to 2009
    166
  • 2010 to 2013
    20
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 90716 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    285
  • 1 vehicle available
    867
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,421
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,086

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90716 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90716 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90716.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    140
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    503
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    690
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    867
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    817
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    351
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,084
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    66
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    417
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    537
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    282
  • 90 or more minutes
    98

Summary

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