Demographics & People — La Selva Beach, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,519 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
| Median Age | 47.8 |
| Total Households | 1,009 |
| Family Households | 686 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1945 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,133 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Asian | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 189 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| English | 918 |
| Irish | 490 |
| Other groups | 400 |
| German | 377 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 256 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 237 |
| Czech | 176 |
| Scottish | 158 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 148 |
| Italian | 79 |
Language
| English Only | 2,322 |
| Spanish | 120 |
| Population 5+ | 2,488 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 74 |
| Population 18+ | 1,924 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for La Selva Beach, California.