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Blackhawk

California · 10,137 residents · 5.775 sq mi
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#6Most expensive homesof 6,786$2,000,001#14Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#51Highest median household incomeof 6,818$245,208#88Most work-from-homeof 6,82637.7%
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Blackhawk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $245,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,137
−3%since 2023
from 10,404 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,755 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,802 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
−1%since 2023
from 50.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K9K10K11K199020202024Blackhawk
202410K
199020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(482)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(440)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.5%(560)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.5%(657)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(375)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(925)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(993)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.4%(1,158)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.8%(1,908)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.8%(1,800)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.5%(659)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(180)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$245,208
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $239,681 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$130,578
−4%since 2023
from $136,706 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
−2%since 2023
from 0.515 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,948,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,501 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(6,490)
Black5.9%(619)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(607)
Asian20.3%(2,115)
Other5.5%(573)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(6,069)
Black5.9%(602)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(704)
Asian22.7%(2,304)
Other4.5%(458)
Diversity Score
72
+4%since 2023
from 70 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.9%(397)
Peruvian0.5%(52)
Cuban0.3%(31)
Salvadoran0.2%(19)
Spaniard0.2%(19)
Venezuelan0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Chinese9%(908)
Asian Indian4.3%(435)
Filipino2.9%(295)
Vietnamese1.5%(155)
Korean1%(102)
Taiwanese0.6%(56)
Japanese0.5%(54)
Pakistani0.5%(53)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.2%(25)
Ancestry
English11.5%(1,169)
German9.9%(1,004)
Irish9.8%(995)
Italian7.6%(775)
Portuguese4.1%(414)
Polish3.2%(325)
Iranian3%(306)
Swedish2.6%(265)
American2.6%(259)
Scottish2.3%(234)
French2%(202)
Norwegian1.7%(170)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.5%(151)
Hungarian1.2%(118)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(114)
Czech0.7%(75)
Danish0.6%(63)
British0.4%(41)
Finnish0.4%(41)
Dutch0.3%(33)
Greek0.3%(28)
Welsh0.3%(27)
Armenian0.2%(25)
Arab0.2%(23)
Belgian0.2%(22)
Lithuanian0.2%(18)
Ukrainian0.2%(16)
Syrian0.1%(15)
Swiss0.1%(14)
Serbian0.1%(13)
Croatian0.1%(10)
Slovak0.1%(10)
Turkish0.1%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
−4%since 2023
from 37.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
Female
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
Foreign born
22.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.2%(1,150)
Married70.3%(3,083)
Widowed1.5%(65)
Divorced1.9%(85)
Women 15+
Never married15.3%(653)
Married70.5%(3,011)
Widowed10.2%(437)
Divorced4%(171)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackhawk, California?

Blackhawk, California has about 10,137 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blackhawk, California?

The typical household in Blackhawk, California earns about $245,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blackhawk, California expensive?

In Blackhawk, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Blackhawk, California?

About 69.7% of adults age 25 and over in Blackhawk, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blackhawk, California?

About 5.6% of people in Blackhawk, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blackhawk, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Blackhawk, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,938 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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