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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Benicia

California · 24,437 residents · 12.813 sq mi
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Benicia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $49,660. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $202,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,437
−9%vs 2000
vs 26,865 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,907 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 2,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
24K25K26K27K29K1990201020202024Benicia
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,660
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,617 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,663
−34%vs 2000
vs $31,226 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$202,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $263,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$672
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $892 in 2000
US average: $450
70.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
29.9% rent
4.1
+5%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(19,853)
Black4.7%(1,253)
Hispanic / Latino9%(2,424)
Asian7.4%(1,986)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(12,664)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(20,588)
Black5.4%(1,323)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,708)
Asian7.7%(1,884)
Other2.6%(642)
Diversity Score45.9%(11,219)
46
−3%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.6%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.4 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Benicia, California?

Benicia, California has about 24,437 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Benicia, California?

The typical household in Benicia, California earns about $49,660 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benicia, California expensive?

In Benicia, California, the median home is worth about $202,800, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Benicia, California?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Benicia, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benicia, California?

About 5.4% of people in Benicia, 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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