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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

316
−21%since 2023
from 401 in 2023
2010 – 2024
65 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 82 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
40.2
+3%since 2023
from 39.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
86183280377474201020202024Benbow
2024316
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,667
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$293,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $336,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
56.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
43.4% rent
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
58.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.2
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(19)
Diversity Score11.3%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(19)
Diversity Score14.1%(45)
14
+25%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

58.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
22.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
14.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
46.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
54.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
14.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
85.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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