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Manhattan Beach, CA Demographics

A map of Manhattan Beach's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
25,35371.4%
Asian
3,99511.3%
Hispanic
3,0728.7%
Multiracial
2,4847.0%
Black
3050.9%
Native American/Other
2970.8%

Manhattan Beach, California had a population of 35,506 in 2020. It was 71.4% White, 0.9% Black, 11.3% Asian, 8.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Manhattan Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Manhattan Beach is the 238th most populous. 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's White Population

25,353 residents of Manhattan Beach identify as White, or 71.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Manhattan Beach considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Manhattan Beach is ranked #533 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan Beach is more White than neighboring El Segundo (61.6% White), Redondo Beach (57% White), Del Aire (31% White), and Lawndale (14.3% White). Manhattan Beach is less White than neighboring Hermosa Beach (73.8% White).

Manhattan Beach's Black Population

305 residents of Manhattan Beach identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Manhattan Beach roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Manhattan Beach is ranked #748 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan Beach is less Black than neighboring Hermosa Beach (1% Black), El Segundo (2.3% Black), Redondo Beach (2.9% Black), Del Aire (4.7% Black), and Lawndale (8% Black).

Manhattan Beach's Asian Population

3,995 residents of Manhattan Beach identify as Asian, or 11.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Manhattan Beach roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Manhattan Beach is ranked #272 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan Beach is more Asian than neighboring Hermosa Beach (6.9% Asian), El Segundo (10.4% Asian), Del Aire (10.2% Asian), and Lawndale (10.1% Asian). Manhattan Beach is less Asian than neighboring Redondo Beach (14.1% Asian).

Manhattan Beach's Hispanic Population

3,072 residents of Manhattan Beach identify as Hispanic, or 8.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Manhattan Beach considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Manhattan Beach is ranked #1332 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Hermosa Beach (10.5% Hispanic), El Segundo (17.2% Hispanic), Redondo Beach (17.5% Hispanic), Del Aire (47.2% Hispanic), and Lawndale (62.9% Hispanic).

Manhattan Beach's Native American/Other Population

297 residents of Manhattan Beach identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Manhattan Beach roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Manhattan Beach is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hermosa Beach (1% Native American/Other), El Segundo (1.1% Native American/Other), Redondo Beach (1.3% Native American/Other), Del Aire (1.9% Native American/Other), and Lawndale (1.6% Native American/Other).

Manhattan Beach's Multiracial Population

2,484 residents of Manhattan Beach identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Manhattan Beach roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Manhattan Beach is ranked #263 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Hermosa Beach (6.8% Multiracial), Del Aire (5% Multiracial), and Lawndale (3.1% Multiracial). Manhattan Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring El Segundo (7.3% Multiracial), and Redondo Beach (7.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.