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Bonita

California · 12,538 residents · 5.017 sq mi
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Bonita is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,150. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $623,900. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,538
+1%since 2000
from 12,401 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,499 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Bonita
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,150
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,109 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,685
+11%since 2000
from $31,131 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$623,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,441
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $942 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.2
+95%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(6,763)
Black3%(370)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(3,779)
Asian8.4%(1,041)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.4%(8,857)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43%(5,387)
Black3.5%(438)
Hispanic / Latino40.7%(5,106)
Asian9.1%(1,143)
Other3.1%(390)
Diversity Score79.3%(9,949)
Diversity Score
79
+11%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
27.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonita, California?

Bonita, California has about 12,538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonita, California?

The typical household in Bonita, California earns about $76,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonita, California expensive?

In Bonita, California, the median home is worth about $623,900, and the typical rent is about $1,441 a month.

How educated are people in Bonita, California?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bonita, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonita, California?

About 6.4% of people in Bonita, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonita, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonita, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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