Long Beach, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Long Beach was 451,307, a 0.67% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Long Beach's population was 454,334, a decline of 2.39% compared to a population of 465,448 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Long Beach, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Long Beach decreased by 10,708. In this period, the peak population was 472,832 in the year 2003. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 462,015 - -
2001 464,948 2,933 0.63%
2002 469,135 4,187 0.9%
2003 472,832 3,697 0.79%
2004 472,232 -600 -0.13%
2005 469,831 -2,401 -0.51%
2006 465,811 -4,020 -0.86%
2007 461,857 -3,954 -0.85%
2008 462,003 146 0.03%
2009 464,075 2,072 0.45%
2010 462,311 -1,764 -0.38%
2011 464,274 1,963 0.42%
2012 466,526 2,252 0.49%
2013 468,017 1,491 0.32%
2014 468,785 768 0.16%
2015 469,408 623 0.13%
2016 468,484 -924 -0.2%
2017 466,265 -2,219 -0.47%
2018 462,632 -3,633 -0.78%
2019 458,487 -4,145 -0.9%
2020 465,448 6,961 1.52%
2021 454,334 -11,114 -2.39%
2022 451,307 -3,027 -0.67%
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Long Beach, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Long Beach's population increased by 296 (0.06%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Long Beach's population increased by 3,137 (0.68%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Long Beach's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Long Beach's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 451,307. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Long Beach's population peaked in year 2003 at 472,832.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Long Beach's population was lowest in year 2022 at 451,307.

Long Beach, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Long Beach grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Long Beach had an average annual population growth rate of -0.11% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.32% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Long Beach's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Long Beach's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.11% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 14,141. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Long Beach's population grew the most with an increase of 6,961 (1.52%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Long Beach's population declined the most with a negative growth of 11,114 (-2.39%).

Things to know

Is Long Beach, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Long Beach's population decreased by 14,141 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 11,114 (2.39%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 3,027 (0.67%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Long Beach, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Long Beach decreased by 16,710 (3.57%). The population was highest at 469,408 in the year 2015 and lowest at 451,307 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.33%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Long Beach, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Long Beach population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Long Beach across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Long Beach was 451,307, a 0.67% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Long Beach population was 454,334, a decline of 2.39% compared to a population of 465,448 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Long Beach decreased by 10,708. In this period, the peak population was 472,832 in the year 2003. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Long Beach population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Long Beach is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Long Beach population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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