Moss Beach, CA Demographics

A map of Moss Beach's Population by Race

Moss Beach, California has an estimated population of 2,683, a large decrease from the 3,214 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.9% White, 37.5% Hispanic, 4.5% Asian, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Moss Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Moss Beach has become less racially diverse since 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 Moss Beach, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 55.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Moss Beach is ranked the 829th 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). Moss Beach was ranked the 786th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Moss Beach's White Population

1,472 residents of Moss Beach, or 54.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Moss Beach is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Moss Beach ranks 858th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moss Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. White residents' share of Moss Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 54.9%.

Moss Beach is more White than neighboring Pacifica (47% White), and San Bruno (28.6% White). Moss Beach is less White than neighboring Montara (67.2% White), El Granada (84.2% White), and Half Moon Bay (58.4% White).

Moss Beach's Black Population

5 residents of Moss Beach, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Moss Beach is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Moss Beach ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moss Beach's Black population has declined by an estimated 84.4%. Black residents' share of Moss Beach's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Moss Beach is more Black than neighboring Montara (0% Black), and El Granada (0% Black). Moss Beach is less Black than neighboring Half Moon Bay (0.5% Black), Pacifica (1.2% Black), and San Bruno (2.1% Black).

Moss Beach's Asian Population

121 residents of Moss Beach, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Moss Beach is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Moss Beach ranks 475th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moss Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.8%. Asian residents' share of Moss Beach's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.5%.

Moss Beach is more Asian than neighboring Montara (1.8% Asian), and El Granada (2.9% Asian). Moss Beach is less Asian than neighboring Half Moon Bay (6% Asian), Pacifica (21.7% Asian), and San Bruno (31.4% Asian).

Moss Beach's Hispanic Population

1,006 residents of Moss Beach, or 37.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Moss Beach is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Moss Beach ranks 575th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moss Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Moss Beach's population has increased from 33.9% to 37.5%.

Moss Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Montara (24.8% Hispanic), El Granada (9.2% Hispanic), Half Moon Bay (28.7% Hispanic), Pacifica (19.6% Hispanic), and San Bruno (29.2% Hispanic).

Moss Beach's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Moss Beach, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Moss Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Moss Beach ranks 955th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moss Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Moss Beach's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Moss Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pacifica (2.4% Native American/Other), and San Bruno (3.7% Native American/Other).

Moss Beach's Multiracial Population

79 residents of Moss Beach, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Moss Beach is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Moss Beach ranks 1002nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moss Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Moss Beach's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.9%.

Moss Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Montara (6.2% Multiracial), El Granada (3.6% Multiracial), Half Moon Bay (6.4% Multiracial), Pacifica (8.1% Multiracial), and San Bruno (5% 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.