Manhattan Beach, CA Demographics

A map of Manhattan Beach's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	24,317	25,353	71.1%	71.4%
Asian	4,561	3,995	13.3%	11.3%
Hispanic	2,631	3,072	7.7%	8.7%
Multiracial	2,115	2,484	6.2%	7.0%
Native American/Other	305	297	0.9%	0.8%
Black	281	305	0.8%	0.9%

Manhattan Beach, California has an estimated population of 34,210, a decrease from the 35,506 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.1% White, 13.3% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Manhattan Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Manhattan Beach is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Manhattan Beach, that probability was 46.5% in 2020 and 46.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manhattan Beach is ranked the 243rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Manhattan Beach was ranked the 238th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manhattan Beach's White Population

24,317 residents of Manhattan Beach, or 71.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manhattan Beach is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Manhattan Beach ranks 535th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Manhattan Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.1%.

Manhattan Beach is more White than neighboring Hermosa Beach (70.1% White), El Segundo (56.9% White), Redondo Beach (54.6% White), Del Aire (28.5% White), and Lawndale (14.4% White).

Manhattan Beach's Black Population

281 residents of Manhattan Beach, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manhattan Beach is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Manhattan Beach ranks 803rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan Beach's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Black residents' share of Manhattan Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Manhattan Beach is less Black than neighboring Hermosa Beach (0.9% Black), El Segundo (2.9% Black), Redondo Beach (2.7% Black), Del Aire (6.6% Black), and Lawndale (6.4% Black).

Manhattan Beach's Asian Population

4,561 residents of Manhattan Beach, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manhattan Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Manhattan Beach ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan Beach's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Asian residents' share of Manhattan Beach's population has increased from 11.3% to 13.3%.

Manhattan Beach is more Asian than neighboring Hermosa Beach (7.2% Asian), El Segundo (11.3% Asian), and Lawndale (11.1% Asian). Manhattan Beach is less Asian than neighboring Redondo Beach (17.4% Asian), and Del Aire (14.5% Asian).

Manhattan Beach's Hispanic Population

2,631 residents of Manhattan Beach, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manhattan Beach is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Manhattan Beach ranks 1336th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Manhattan Beach's population has decreased from 8.7% to 7.7%.

Manhattan Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Hermosa Beach (11.9% Hispanic), El Segundo (19.9% Hispanic), Redondo Beach (15.2% Hispanic), Del Aire (43.7% Hispanic), and Lawndale (65.1% Hispanic).

Manhattan Beach's Native American/Other Population

305 residents of Manhattan Beach, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Manhattan Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Manhattan Beach ranks 1182nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan Beach's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manhattan Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Manhattan Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hermosa Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), El Segundo (0.1% Native American/Other), Del Aire (0.1% Native American/Other), and Lawndale (0.4% Native American/Other). Manhattan Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redondo Beach (1.3% Native American/Other).

Manhattan Beach's Multiracial Population

2,115 residents of Manhattan Beach, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manhattan Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Manhattan Beach ranks 270th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Manhattan Beach's population has decreased from 7.0% to 6.2%.

Manhattan Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawndale (2.5% Multiracial). Manhattan Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Hermosa Beach (9.4% Multiracial), El Segundo (8.9% Multiracial), Redondo Beach (8.9% Multiracial), and Del Aire (6.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.