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Bonny Doon

California · 2,868 residents · 16.563 sq mi
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Bonny Doon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,938. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $919,300. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% 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
2,868
−7%since 2019
from 3,096 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 187 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
−3%since 2019
from 49.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K201020202024Bonny Doon
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,938
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $109,231 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,588
+8%since 2019
from $51,454 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 65.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$919,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $868,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,224
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,170 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.5% in 2019
23.7% rent
Afford Score
8.7
+9%since 2019
from 8.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(2,551)
Black1.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(265)
Asian2.8%(87)
Other5.2%(160)
Diversity Score38.8%(1,200)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(2,290)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(283)
Asian2.3%(66)
Other8.3%(237)
Diversity Score44.5%(1,276)
Diversity Score
44
+15%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 97.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
−2%since 2019
from 33.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 64.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Female
45.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Foreign born
10.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonny Doon, California?

Bonny Doon, California has about 2,868 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bonny Doon, California earns about $105,938 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 $919,300, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in Bonny Doon, California?

About 53.2% 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 10.2% of people in Bonny Doon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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