90814 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90814, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90814 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Long Beach-Lakewood, with a total population of 19,166 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 90814 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90814.

The estimated population of people living in 90814 is 19,166, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90814 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,166
+2.42%
+5.45%
2020
18,714
 -4.93% -
2019
19,685
+5.91%
-
2018
18,587
+2.27%
-
2017
18,175
 - -

Population of 90814 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90814 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
52.6%
54.5%
 -3.49%
Black/African American
8.6%
9.3%
 -7.53%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
28%
24.2%
 +15.70%
Asian
7.4%
7.8%
 -5.13%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
3.8%
 -42.11%
Other
0.8%
0.1%
 +700.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90814 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 90814 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90814 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90814 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 +0.27% 37.7 +2.17% 37.1 -0.8%
2020 37.2 +1.92% 36.9 +1.65% 37.4 +1.91%
2019 36.5 -3.44% 36.3 -1.36% 36.7 -5.17%
2018 37.8 -2.07% 36.8 -2.39% 38.7 -0.77%
2017 38.6 - 37.7 - 39 -

The median age of the 90814 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 90814 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 9 822 0.12% 724 +46.05% 810 1,094
10 to 19 778 -1.23% 748 -35.51% 747 472
20 to 29 1,459 -9.56% 1,593 +12.75% 1,235 1,751
30 to 39 1,494 +40.92% 1,871 +24.42% 2,171 2,362
40 to 49 1,457 -18.53% 1,196 +8.55% 1,188 1,210
50 to 59 1,314 -4.96% 1,414 +11.28% 1,241 1,557
60 to 69 940 +5.24% 941 +2.03% 977 944
70+ 511 +31.05% 913 -17.02% 645 762

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90814 zip code is $84,195.00.

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 90814.

  • Under 25
    $60,924.00
  • 25 to 44
    $92,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $102,125.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,226.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90814 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 90814, 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 90814 is currently $110,879.00.

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.

11.16% of households in 90814 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 90814 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.81%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90814 is $52,607.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90814 by the total population of 90814.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90814 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90814 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
    25.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    51.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.07%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90814 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90814 zip over the age of 16 is 16,327.

Of those people, a total of 76.60% 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 90814 is 74.00%.

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 90814 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 284 31.30% 6.70%
20 to 24 years 931 86.30% 7.10%
25 to 29 years 2,055 90.60% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 2,326 93.50% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 3,551 86.40% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 2,436 92.10% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 1,416 86.90% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 1,014 57.80% 6.70%
65 to 74 years 1,440 29.30% 5.70%
75 years and over 874 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90814. 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 11,396 76.30% 3.50%
Black or African American 1,512 72.50% 4.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 87 81.60% 25.40%
Asian 1,332 84.80% 1.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 66 100.00% 0.00%
Other 859 76.90% 1.70%
Two or more races 1,075 73.00% 3.70%
Hispanic or Latino 4,308 80.50% 2.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,800 74.60% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90814 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 90814 is 12,080, with median earnings of $50,687.00.

Women in 90814 are earning approximately 74.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,080 $50,687.00
Male 5,704 $53,846.00
Female 6,376 $39,974.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90814 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 1,810 $74,951.00
Business and Financial 825 $61,678.00
Computer and Mathematical 399 $112,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 218 $105,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 147 $43,750.00
Community and Social Service 348 $22,383.00
Legal 293 $120,469.00
Educational and Library 1,066 $57,045.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 684 $68,472.00
Healthcare Practitioners 768 $64,375.00
Healthcare Support 314 $23,850.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 120 $35,227.00
Law Enforcement 45 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 466 $15,795.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 170 $28,571.00
Personal Care and Service 369 $35,510.00
Sales 1,285 $30,361.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,291 $31,270.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 334 $44,303.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 126 $48,125.00
Production 307 $30,391.00
Transportation and Material Moving 363 $39,788.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90814 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 90814.

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 1,021 $73,944.00 789 $77,940.00
Business and Financial 364 $71,406.00 461 $56,276.00
Computer and Mathematical 241 $111,875.00 158 $132,826.00
Architecture and Engineering 161 $107,417.00 57 $85,592.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 147 $43,750.00
Community and Social Service 42 $111,250.00 306 $22,227.00
Legal 145 $78,229.00 148 $126,300.00
Educational and Library 272 $93,382.00 794 $55,341.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 439 $76,645.00 245 $50,865.00
Healthcare Practitioners 167 $64,899.00 601 $63,083.00
Healthcare Support 83 $17,470.00 231 $23,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 120 $35,227.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 43 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 225 $20,774.00 241 $15,426.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 125 $35,929.00 45 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $3,804.00 307 $36,530.00
Sales 645 $53,403.00 640 $22,959.00
Office and Administrative Support 412 $30,806.00 879 $32,964.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 320 $44,590.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $47,656.00 37 $57,841.00
Production 236 $38,684.00 71 $24,659.00
Transportation and Material Moving 264 $39,575.00 99 $48,011.00

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 8,817 households in 90814, with an average household size of 2.15 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 4,016 families living in the 90814 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 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 90814:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,869 349 798 4,801
Average Household Size 3.03 2.96 3.04 1.42
Total Families 2,869 349 798 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.6 2.88 0

Poverty

Of the 4,016 families living in 90814, 6.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90814:

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 9,452 housing units in 90814.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,817 93.28%
Vacant 635 6.72%

60.41% of the total 9,452 housing units in 90814 are rental units. This is approximately 5,710 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,064 are occupied by the owner - or 32.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90814 is $1,743.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90814 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
    43
  • Less than $500
    118
  • $500 to $999
    110
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,382
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,559
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    828
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    310
  • $3,000 or more
    403

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90814 is $738,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90814 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    15
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    35
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    126
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    718
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,213
  • $1,000,000 or more
    945

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90814. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90814 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,316
  • 1940 to 1949
    674
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,001
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,178
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,660
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,007
  • 1990 to 1999
    312
  • 2000 to 2009
    229
  • 2010 to 2013
    75
  • 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 90814 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    556
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,835
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,345
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,081

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90814 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90814 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90814.

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
    74
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    466
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    990
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,633
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,640
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    759
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,081
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    336
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    334
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,097
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,487
  • 90 or more minutes
    250

Summary

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