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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bonsall

California · 1,973 residents · 13.624 sq mi
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Bonsall is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,125. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 1,428 residents. Median home value is $258,000. Despite a median home value of $258,000, the poverty rate sits 50% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,973
−42%vs 2000
vs 3,401 in 2000
1990 – 2024
145 / sq mi
−42%vs 2000
vs 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.6
−23%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Bonsall
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,125
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,625 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,430
−54%vs 2000
vs $35,942 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.9%
+13.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$258,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $318,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$719
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $843 in 2000
US average: $450
55.1%
−16.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.4% in 2000
44.9% rent
7.3
+40%vs 2000
vs 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,706)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(585)
Asian1.3%(26)
Other11.3%(222)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,221)
62
+26%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
−14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.6 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bonsall, California?

Bonsall, California has about 1,973 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Bonsall, California?

The typical household in Bonsall, California earns about $35,125 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 $258,000, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Bonsall, California?

About 19.8% 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 19.9% of people in Bonsall, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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