Nearby cities: Fountain Valley, Midway City, Sunset Beach, Westminster
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In 2023, Huntington Beach had a population of 196,010 people. The population declined by 0.745% between 2022 and 2023. Huntington Beach is the 23rd largest city in California, with a 2025 projected population of 187,945. Huntington Beach boasts over 10,000 businesses. These businesses employ more than 60,000 people. Leading industries in 2024 included Manufacturing, Retail, Health Care and Social Services, and Banking, Finance and Insurance.