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Benicia

California · 27,131 residents · 12.813 sq mi
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Benicia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,989. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $597,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,131
+1%since 2000
from 26,865 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,117 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+18%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K27K29K1990201020202024Benicia
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,989
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,617 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,942
+70%since 2000
from $31,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$597,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,995
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $892 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(16,121)
Black4.9%(1,327)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(4,008)
Asian11.6%(3,157)
Other7.9%(2,146)
Diversity Score74%(20,070)
Diversity Score
74
+57%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benicia, California?

Benicia, California has about 27,131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benicia, California?

The typical household in Benicia, California earns about $106,989 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 $597,500, and the typical rent is about $1,995 a month.

How educated are people in Benicia, California?

About 42.7% 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 6.8% 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 2,694 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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