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Bodega Bay

California · 1,077 residents · 8.369 sq mi
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Bodega Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,013. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 346 residents. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $748,200. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,077
−24%since 2000
from 1,423 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
129 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.2
+12%since 2000
from 50.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4256979701K2K1990201020202024Bodega Bay
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,013
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,818 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,960
+37%since 2000
from $37,226 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$748,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,295
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $910 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
52.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.4
+34%since 2000
from 7.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,142)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(216)
Asian1.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(520)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(874)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(126)
Asian3.1%(33)
Other2.7%(29)
Diversity Score38.7%(416)
Diversity Score
39
+6%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.2%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bodega Bay, California?

Bodega Bay, California has about 1,077 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bodega Bay, California?

The typical household in Bodega Bay, California earns about $72,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bodega Bay, California expensive?

In Bodega Bay, California, the median home is worth about $748,200, and the typical rent is about $1,295 a month.

How educated are people in Bodega Bay, California?

About 76.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bodega Bay, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bodega Bay, California?

About 7.3% of people in Bodega Bay, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bodega Bay, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Bodega Bay, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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