Seaside is a city located in Monterey County California. Seaside has a 2024 population of 30,977. Seaside is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -4.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,335 in 2020.
The average household income in Seaside is $100,809 with a poverty rate of 12.97%. The median age in Seaside is 34 years: 33.3 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seaside was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,536 | 45.02% |
| Other race | 7,312 | 22.64% |
| Two or more races | 4,178 | 12.94% |
| Asian | 3,395 | 10.51% |
| Black or African American | 1,940 | 6.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 858 | 2.66% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.22% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,493 | 2.94 | 39 | 61 |
| Married | 4,995 | 3.44 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Non Family | 3,227 | 1.48 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Female | 1,541 | 3.87 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 730 | 4.05 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
39.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,438 | 6.88% |
| Associates Degree | 2,486 | 11.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,301 | 15.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,899 | 9.08% |
| High School Graduate | 4,801 | 22.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,244 | 10.73% |
| Some College | 4,747 | 22.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,116 | 5,077 | 1,046 |
| White | 7,293 | 7,079 | 2,571 |
| Other Race | 4,439 | 2,626 | 534 |
| Asian | 2,349 | 2,052 | 811 |
| 2+ Races | 2,292 | 1,872 | 563 |
| Black | 1,568 | 1,496 | 312 |
| Islander | 597 | 574 | 91 |
| Native American | 66 | 60 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,736 | $76,453 | $46,034 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,617 | $135,297 | $83,750 |
| High School Graduate | $34,127 | $34,293 | $33,446 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,662 | $33,170 | $21,228 |
| Overall | $40,622 | $45,045 | $35,212 |
| Some College | $39,833 | $45,828 | $34,375 |
$40,622
Average Earnings
$45,045
Average Male
$35,212
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.64% of Seaside residents speak only English, while 46.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,875 | 2,513 | 18.11% |
| Other | 7,182 | 1,816 | 25.29% |
| White | 9,534 | 611 | 6.41% |
| Multiple | 3,905 | 491 | 12.57% |
| Black | 1,899 | 367 | 19.33% |
| Asian | 3,083 | 266 | 8.63% |
| Islander | 858 | 85 | 9.91% |
| Native | 72 | 12 | 16.67% |
12.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.46%
Male Poverty Rate
12.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seaside is Other, with 25.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seaside is White, with 6.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.51% |
| High School | 16.39% |
| Some College | 7.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.81% |
| Male Employed | 6.72% |
| Female Employed | 4.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,299 | $103,759 |
| Households | $80,239 | $100,809 |
| Married Families | $98,074 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,197 | $82,900 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
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
1,929
Number of Veterans
1,683
Male Veterans
246
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 720 |
| Vietnam | 451 |
| First Gulf War | 401 |
| Korea | 250 |
| World War II | 69 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 548 |
| 75+ | 452 |
| 55 to 64 | 380 |
| 65 to 74 | 281 |
| 35 to 54 | 268 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 903 | 8.25% |
| Hispanic | 546 | 5.3% |
| Other Race | 374 | 6.89% |
| Black | 341 | 21.26% |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 7.62% |
| Asian | 55 | 1.97% |
| Islander | 46 | 6.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
46.87%
Born in Seaside
73.82%
Native Born
26.18%
Foreign Born
16.35%
Non Citizen
9.84%
Naturalized
73.82% of Seaside residents were born in the United States, with 46.87% having been born in California. 16.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,281 | -339 | -1.14% |
| 2028 | 29,620 | -339 | -1.13% |
| 2027 | 29,959 | -340 | -1.12% |
| 2026 | 30,299 | -339 | -1.11% |
| 2025 | 30,638 | -339 | -1.09% |
| 2024 | 30,977 | -340 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 31,317 | -171 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 31,488 | -549 | -1.71% |
| 2021 | 32,037 | -298 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 32,335 | -1,601 | -4.72% |
| 2019 | 33,936 | -40 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 33,976 | -34 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 34,010 | -287 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 34,297 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 34,291 | 309 | 0.91% |
| 2014 | 33,982 | 12 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 33,970 | 184 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 33,786 | 286 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 33,500 | 322 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 33,178 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,097 | -5,804 | -14.92% |
| 1990 | 38,901 | 2,334 | 6.38% |
| 1980 | 36,567 | 632 | 1.76% |
| 1970 | 35,935 | 16,582 | 85.68% |
| 1960 | 19,353 | 9,127 | 89.25% |
| 1950 | 10,226 | -19,055 | -65.08% |