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Benbow

California · 316 residents · 4.881 sq mi
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Benbow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,667. Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 85 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $293,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
−21%since 2023
from 401 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
65 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 82 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+3%since 2023
from 39.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
86183280377474201020202024Benbow
2024316
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.1%(35)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1916.1%(51)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.7%(18)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4425.6%(81)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.5%(11)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647%(22)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7431%(98)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,870
+11%since 2023
from $28,760 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
+6%since 2023
from 0.294 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $336,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
58.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
5
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(19)
Diversity Score
14
+25%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English52.5%(166)
German51.9%(164)
Italian26.3%(83)
Austrian3.8%(12)
Polish3.8%(12)
Swedish3.5%(11)
Portuguese3.2%(10)
American2.2%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Austrian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
58.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Female
54.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Foreign born
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.4%(18)
Married80%(88)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced3.6%(4)
Women 15+
Never married45%(77)
Married51.5%(88)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced3.5%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benbow, California?

Benbow, California has about 316 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benbow, California?

The typical household in Benbow, California earns about $56,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benbow, California expensive?

In Benbow, California, the median home is worth about $293,100.

How educated are people in Benbow, California?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Benbow, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benbow, California?

About 3.5% of people in Benbow, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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