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Bonny Doon

California · 2,678 residents · 16.563 sq mi
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Bonny Doon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,315. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $774,600. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% 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

Total population
2,678
+14%vs 2011
vs 2,342 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
162 / sq mi
+14%vs 2011
vs 141 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+1%vs 2011
vs 47.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,315
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $90,147 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,287
+4%vs 2011
vs $43,428 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.385 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$774,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $723,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,258
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,255 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−27.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.6% in 2011
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.8%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.4
+5%vs 2011
vs 8.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(2,039)
Black2.2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(128)
Asian2.1%(49)
Other3.2%(75)
Diversity Score29.6%(694)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(2,366)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(168)
Asian1.9%(50)
Other1.4%(37)
Diversity Score23.2%(622)
Diversity Score
23
−22%vs 2011
vs 30 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 38.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.0%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Female
51.8%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonny Doon, California?

Bonny Doon, California has about 2,678 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonny Doon, California?

The typical household in Bonny Doon, California earns about $92,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonny Doon, California expensive?

In Bonny Doon, California, the median home is worth about $774,600, and the typical rent is about $1,258 a month.

How educated are people in Bonny Doon, California?

About 60.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bonny Doon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonny Doon, California?

About 8.0% of people in Bonny Doon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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