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Bonsall

California · 4,332 residents · 13.624 sq mi
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Bonsall is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,537. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $958,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,332
+27%since 2000
from 3,401 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
318 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Bonsall
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,537
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,881
+78%since 2000
from $35,942 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
−2%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$958,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,336
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $843 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
+61%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(2,496)
Black0.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(729)
Asian2.6%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(1,676)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(2,617)
Black1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(1,327)
Asian2.7%(117)
Other5.3%(229)
Diversity Score67.2%(2,911)
Diversity Score
67
+36%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 90.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2016
from 81.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2016
from 12.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonsall, California?

Bonsall, California has about 4,332 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonsall, California?

The typical household in Bonsall, California earns about $113,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonsall, California expensive?

In Bonsall, California, the median home is worth about $958,700, and the typical rent is about $2,336 a month.

How educated are people in Bonsall, California?

About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bonsall, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonsall, California?

About 16.9% of people in Bonsall, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonsall, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonsall, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,359 residents, a change of about 120 percent over that period.

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