Seal Beach is a city located in Orange County California. Seal Beach has a 2024 population of 24,072. Seal Beach is currently declining at a rate of -1.15% annually and its population has decreased by -4.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,190 in 2020.
The average household income in Seal Beach is $128,188 with a poverty rate of 5.54%. The median age in Seal Beach is 61.2 years: 56.5 years for males, and 64.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seal Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,836 | 71.72% |
| Asian | 3,537 | 14.22% |
| Two or more races | 2,249 | 9.04% |
| Other race | 802 | 3.23% |
| Black or African American | 278 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 155 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.04% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,948 | 1.9 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Non Family | 6,848 | 1.13 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 5,071 | 2.73 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Female | 562 | 2.65 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Male | 467 | 3.18 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
2.74
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
75.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 559 | 2.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,980 | 9.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,986 | 28.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,587 | 22.17% |
| High School Graduate | 3,173 | 15.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 389 | 1.88% |
| Some College | 4,017 | 19.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,466 | 13,994 | 7,620 |
| Asian | 3,148 | 2,990 | 1,662 |
| Hispanic | 2,368 | 2,115 | 967 |
| 2+ Races | 1,501 | 1,399 | 772 |
| Other Race | 687 | 521 | 235 |
| Black | 189 | 177 | 78 |
| Native American | 125 | 107 | 34 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,738 | $129,423 | $60,893 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,170 | $132,031 | $96,938 |
| High School Graduate | $52,250 | $71,382 | $14,446 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $40,244 |
| Overall | $76,719 | $109,047 | $49,819 |
| Some College | $58,397 | $95,313 | $35,389 |
$76,719
Average Earnings
$109,047
Average Male
$49,819
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.08% of Seal Beach residents speak only English, while 18.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,934 | 849 | 5.01% |
| Asian | 3,497 | 299 | 8.55% |
| Hispanic | 3,014 | 118 | 3.92% |
| Multiple | 2,233 | 89 | 3.99% |
| Other | 776 | 66 | 8.51% |
| Black | 274 | 28 | 10.22% |
| Native | 155 | 18 | 11.61% |
5.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.82%
Male Poverty Rate
6.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seal Beach is Native, with 11.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seal Beach is Hispanic, with 3.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.68% |
| High School | 7.67% |
| Some College | 5.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.04% |
| Male Employed | 1.9% |
| Female Employed | 1.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $151,042 | $180,787 |
| Households | $83,045 | $128,188 |
| Married Families | $157,163 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,357 | $80,815 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,732
Number of Veterans
1,576
Male Veterans
156
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 755 |
| Second Gulf War | 206 |
| Korea | 127 |
| World War II | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 836 |
| 65 to 74 | 399 |
| 55 to 64 | 280 |
| 35 to 54 | 148 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,337 | 8.56% |
| Asian | 215 | 6.75% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 6.6% |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 7.77% |
| Black | 27 | 15.61% |
| Other Race | 14 | 2.05% |
| Islander | 11 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.49%
Born in Seal Beach
82.46%
Native Born
17.54%
Foreign Born
1.75%
Non Citizen
15.79%
Naturalized
82.46% of Seal Beach residents were born in the United States, with 52.49% having been born in California. 1.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,676 | -279 | -1.22% |
| 2028 | 22,955 | -279 | -1.2% |
| 2027 | 23,234 | -280 | -1.19% |
| 2026 | 23,514 | -279 | -1.17% |
| 2025 | 23,793 | -279 | -1.16% |
| 2024 | 24,072 | -280 | -1.15% |
| 2023 | 24,352 | -284 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 24,636 | -297 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 24,933 | -257 | -1.02% |
| 2020 | 25,190 | 1,138 | 4.73% |
| 2019 | 24,052 | -211 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 24,263 | -178 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 24,441 | -149 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 24,590 | -24 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 24,614 | 12 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 24,602 | 31 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 24,571 | 87 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 24,484 | 138 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 24,346 | 170 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 24,176 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 24,157 | -941 | -3.75% |
| 1990 | 25,098 | -877 | -3.38% |
| 1980 | 25,975 | 1,534 | 6.28% |
| 1970 | 24,441 | 17,447 | 249.46% |
| 1960 | 6,994 | 3,441 | 96.85% |
| 1950 | 3,553 | 2,000 | 128.78% |
| 1940 | 1,553 | 397 | 34.34% |
| 1930 | 1,156 | 487 | 72.8% |
| 1920 | 669 | -22,007 | -97.05% |