Manhattan Beach, California

Manhattan Beach: beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, USA

About

Manhattan Beach is a city located in the county of Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 35,135. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 34,298 inhabitants.

The city was created 114 years ago in 1911.

Manhattan Beach locator map
Location of Manhattan Beach on California map.

Quick Facts about Manhattan Beach

Population 34,298 (2020)
Country United States of America
State California (United States)
County Los Angeles County
Postal code 90266
Water as percent of area 0.1%
Land as percent of area 99.9%
Latitude & Longitude 33.8847,-118.4109
Altitude 217 feet / 66 meters
Establishment January 01, 1912 (114 years ago)
Time Zone America/Los_Angeles
Local time 01:21:32 (19th April 2026)
Population growth -2.44% (2010-2020)
Manhattan Pier image
Manhattan Pier image

Geography

Manhattan Beach is located at 33°53'5"N 118°24'39"W (33.8847400, -118.4109100).

Manhattan Beach map

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Official website of Manhattan Beach

Official Website
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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Manhattan Beach decreased by 2.44% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 35,135 - census
2011 35,232 0.28% estimation process
2012 35,345 0.32% estimation process
2013 35,426 0.23% estimation process
2014 35,461 0.1% estimation process
2015 35,504 0.12% estimation process
2016 35,608 0.29% estimation process
2017 35,702 0.26% estimation process
2018 35,418 -0.8% estimation process
2019 35,183 -0.67% estimation process
2020 34,298 -2.58% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 21,482
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 23,361
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : -8.0%
April 1, 2020 Population : 22,932
April 1, 2010 Population : 23,353
People under 5 years old, percentage : 10.6%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 28.1%
People over 65 (%) : 10.2%
Female persons, % : 47.1%
White only, percent : 63.2%
Black or African American alone, percent : 21.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 1.7%
Asians alone % : 3.3%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 1.3%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 6.4%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 14.3%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 53.9%
2015-2019 Veterans : 3,711
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 7.3%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 42.1%
Manhattan Beach zip code is 90266. County name: Los Angeles, County fips: 06037
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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 42.1%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $143,100
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,317
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $577
2015-2019 median gross rent : $950
2015-2019 Households : 9,163
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.50
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 71.4%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 16.6%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 92.0%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 81.4%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 92.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 22.1%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 12.0%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 9.1%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 57.3%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 61.2%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 52,483
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 189,312
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 334,288
2012 total retail sales per capita : $12,948
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 17.9
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $53,932
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $25,035
Percentage of people living in poverty : 12.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,314
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 698
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 444
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 434
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 814
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 169
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,024
2010 population per square mile : 1,921.8
2010 land area in square miles : 12.15
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 66.4%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $155,300
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,254
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $478
2015-2019 median gross rent : $840
2015-2019 Households : 7,129
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.22
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 84.4%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 5.6%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 89.1%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 83.3%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 36.7%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 5.6%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 6.1%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 63.0%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 58.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 49,528
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 132,294
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 312,617
2012 total retail sales per capita : $17,962
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 20.0
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $62,128
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $34,140
Percentage of people living in poverty : 6.7%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,488
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 757
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 570
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 46
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,374
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 168
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,234
2010 population per square mile : 2,732.5
2010 land area in square miles : 6.40

Where to Eat in Manhattan Beach

1Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach

Rating: 4.5 (343)

1221 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States View details

Phone: +13105464995 | Website available

Where to Stay in Manhattan Beach

1westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection

Rating: 4.3 (1197)

1400 Parkview Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States View details

Phone: +13105467511 | Website available

2The Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Rating: 4.2 (824)

3501 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States View details

Phone: +13107500300 | Website available

3Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Manhattan Beach

Rating: 4.2 (623)

1700 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States View details

Phone: +13104213100 | Website available

4Crimson Hotel

Rating: 3.4 (323)

850 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States View details

Phone: +13103181020 | Website available

5The Wave Hotel

Rating: 3.5 (320)

900 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States View details

Phone: +13103186132 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Manhattan Beach

1Manhattan Beach City Hall

Rating: 2.9 (13)

1400 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States View details

Phone: +13108025000 | Website available

2Manhattan Beach Building Permits

1400 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States View details

Phone: +13108025505 | Website available

3Manhattan Beach Code Enforcement

1400 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States View details

Phone: +13108025518 | Website available

People born in Manhattan Beach (40)

People born in Manhattan Beach, including middle-distance runner Jeff Atkinson, actress Kristen Miller, actress Tessa Allen, .

More notable people

  • Susan Gibney (American actress) she was born in 11/09/1961
  • Lisa Arce (American beach volleyball player) she was born in 08/07/1969
  • Eric Fonoimoana (volleyball player) he was born in 07/06/1969
  • Danny Strong (actor, screenwriter) he was born in 06/06/1974
  • Barbra Fontana (American beach volleyball player) she was born in 08/09/1965
  • Jeff Tarango (American tennis player) he was born in 20/11/1968
  • Mike Dodd (volleyball player) he was born in 20/08/1957
  • Amanda Wyss (American actress) she was born in 24/11/1960
  • Vanessa Baden (American actress) she was born in 08/09/1985
  • Cliff Meidl (American canoeist) he was born in 06/03/1966
  • Dan Staley (Television producer, television writer) he was born in 03/02/1963
  • Greg Bruckner (professional golfer) he was born in 22/09/1959
  • Hal Rayle (American actor) he was born in 03/01/1955
  • Michele Tafoya (American sportscaster) she was born in 17/12/1964
  • Scott Whyte (American actor) he was born in 08/01/1978
  • Tyler Maxwell (American ice hockey player) he was born in 13/04/1991
  • Cooper Roth (American actor) he was born in 27/09/2000
  • Jeff Harnar (American singer) he was born in 27/07/1959

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Manhattan Beach, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
114637 Redondo Beach Beauty College Redondo Beach (CA) 90278-3111

Nearby Transit Stations (40)

Rail and bus stations connected to Manhattan Beach, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
ESG El Segundo, CA 700 South Douglas Street BUS
WCH Westchester, CA 6860 Park Terrace Drive BUS
TOA Torrance, CA 20575 Hamilton Avenue BUS
SPD San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California 1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina BUS
SPO San Pedro (Downtown), California 931 S. Gaffey St. BUS

Closest post offices linked to Manhattan Beach.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Downtown Manhattan Beach Post Office Manhattan Beach (CA) 90266

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Palmdale 150,498 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Pomona 149,212 The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Torrance 141,553 The third most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Pasadena 141,045 The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
East Los Angeles 126,496 Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Downey 109,202 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
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Distance to Other Cities

Manhattan Beach distances to largest California cities