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CITY · 2010 ACS

Benbow

California · 321 residents · 4.881 sq mi
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Benbow has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,850. Population has fallen 23% since 2011, a loss of 94 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $571,700. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
321
−23%vs 2011
vs 415 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
−23%vs 2011
vs 85 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
−18%vs 2011
vs 56.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
86183280377474201020202024Benbow
2024316
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,850
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $54,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,704
−10%vs 2011
vs $34,072 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.314 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$571,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $589,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−15.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.6% in 2011
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.1
−7%vs 2011
vs 10.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(381)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.8%(78)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(25)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.4%(62)
Diversity Score
19
+3%vs 2011
vs 19 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 18.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.9%
−9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.3% in 2011
Female
56.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benbow, California?

Benbow, California has about 321 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benbow, California?

The typical household in Benbow, California earns about $56,850 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 $571,700.

How educated are people in Benbow, California?

About 10.3% 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 0.0% of people in Benbow, California live below the federal poverty line.

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