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Blackhawk

California · 9,354 residents · 5.775 sq mi
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Blackhawk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $175,766. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 1990. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 189% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% 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

9,354
+51%since 1990
from 6,199 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,620 / sq mi
+51%since 1990
from 1,073 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 261
48.0
+22%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
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202410K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$175,766
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $129,135 in 1990
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$79,874
+50%since 1990
from $53,226 in 1990
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
88.6%
US average: 33.3%
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 13.8%
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,000,001
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $853
78.9%
−16.6 ptssince 1990
from 95.5% in 1990
9.0% rent
7.8%
US average: 12.1%
41.4%
US average: 30.9%
26.6%
US average: 46.8%
5.7
+47%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(5,304)
Black0.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(300)
Asian11.3%(698)
Other2.2%(139)
Diversity Score40%(2,478)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(6,562)
Black1.8%(167)
Hispanic / Latino5%(464)
Asian19.1%(1,786)
Other4%(370)
Diversity Score58.3%(5,455)
58
+46%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.5%
+14.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 96.5% in 1990
US average: 84.9%
27.2%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.3 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.4 min in 1990
US average: 25.2
74.1%
US average: 76.2%
8.9%
US average: 10.4%
3.4%
US average: 4.7%
11.4%
US average: 4.1%
1.3%
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
US average: 0.5%
0.5%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.6%
US average: 12.9%
60.5%
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
50.7%
20.5%
US average: 12.8%
7.2%
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackhawk, California?

Blackhawk, California has about 9,354 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blackhawk, California?

The typical household in Blackhawk, California earns about $175,766 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Blackhawk, California?

About 69.5% 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 1.6% 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 3,155 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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