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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Benicia

California · 26,865 residents · 12.813 sq mi
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Benicia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,617. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $263,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,865
+10%since 1990
from 24,437 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,097 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,907 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+13%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K26K27K29K1990201020202024Benicia
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,617
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,660 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,226
+51%since 1990
from $20,663 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$263,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $202,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$892
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $672 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
29.3% rent
3.9
−5%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

37.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 32.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−15%since 1990
from 28.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benicia, California?

Benicia, California has about 26,865 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Benicia, California?

The typical household in Benicia, California earns about $67,617 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 $263,100, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Benicia, California?

About 37.3% 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 4.3% of people in Benicia, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benicia, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Benicia, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,428 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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