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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bonsall

California · 3,401 residents · 13.624 sq mi
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Bonsall is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $318,800. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,401
+72%since 1990
from 1,973 in 1990
1990 – 2024
250 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 145 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+29%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Bonsall
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,625
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,942
+119%since 1990
from $16,430 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
−13.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$318,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$843
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $719 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
+16.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
28.6% rent
5.3
−28%since 1990
from 7.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,706)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(585)
Asian1.3%(26)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,221)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(2,496)
Black0.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(729)
Asian2.6%(89)
Diversity Score49.3%(1,676)
49
−20%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.5%
+14.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.6%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
−33%since 1990
from 33.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonsall, California?

Bonsall, California has about 3,401 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bonsall, California?

The typical household in Bonsall, California earns about $60,625 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 $318,800, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Bonsall, California?

About 34.5% 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 6.5% 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 1,428 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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