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Blackhawk

California · 9,637 residents · 5.775 sq mi
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Blackhawk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,698. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,356,500. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 112% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,637
Unchangedsince 2019
from 9,604 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,669 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1,663 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
Unchangedsince 2019
from 50.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$166,698
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $214,754 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,155
−10%since 2019
from $112,321 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 87.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,356,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,350,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $3,501 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 92.1% in 2019
9.4% rent
Afford Score
8.1
+29%since 2019
from 6.3 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(6,270)
Black1.7%(161)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(667)
Asian21.4%(2,059)
Other4.7%(447)
Diversity Score65.1%(6,249)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(5,604)
Black1.6%(154)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(690)
Asian27.3%(2,627)
Other5.6%(542)
Diversity Score72.2%(6,954)
Diversity Score
72
+11%since 2019
from 65 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 99.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
−4%since 2019
from 41.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Female
49.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Foreign born
23.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 24.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackhawk, California?

Blackhawk, California has about 9,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blackhawk, California?

The typical household in Blackhawk, California earns about $166,698 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 $1,356,500, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Blackhawk, California?

About 65.0% 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 7.5% 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 3,438 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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