Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Banning, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

31,093

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

50.6%15,738

White

33.3%10,347

Black

7.1%2,217

Asian

5.1%1,591

Two or More

2.6%806

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%215

Other

0.5%170

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%733

High School Diploma

28.6%6,224

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%2,007

Some College (1+ yr)

18%3,910

Associate's Degree

8%1,738

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%2,414

Master's Degree

4.5%972

Professional Degree

0.7%150

Doctorate

0.2%52

HS or Higher

83.7%

BA or Higher

16.5%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$352,100

Median Renti

$1,650

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.2%8,157

Renter-Occupied

29.8%3,467

Total Units

12,355

Homeownership

70.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%634

$50K–$100K

3.6%297

$100K–$150K

2.3%191

$150K–$200K

2.9%237

$200K–$300K

16.4%1,336

$300K–$500K

57.3%4,670

$500K–$1M

9.5%775

$1M+

0.2%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

227

$1,000–$1,250

491

$1,250–$1,500

578

$1,500–$2,000

831

$2,000+

1,092

Year Built

2020 or later

3.8%474

2010–2019

0.6%78

2000–2009

14.1%1,745

1990–1999

18.7%2,305

1980–1989

20.6%2,550

1970–1979

12.9%1,594

1960–1969

10.1%1,245

1950–1959

10.9%1,346

1940–1949

3.3%413

1939 or earlier

4.9%605

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.2%9,212

Electricity

16.4%1,903

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%179

No Fuel

1.2%141

Wood

1%114

Solar

0.6%72

Coal

0%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,764

Mean Household Incomei

$80,038

Per Capita Incomei

$30,856

Poverty Ratei

18.6%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

11,591

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%810

$10K–$15K

2.9%340

$15K–$20K

5.1%594

$20K–$25K

5%583

$25K–$30K

4.3%504

$30K–$35K

4.8%554

$35K–$40K

3.4%392

$40K–$45K

3.6%420

$45K–$50K

4.7%543

$50K–$60K

7.7%897

$60K–$75K

12%1,395

$75K–$100K

12.1%1,409

$100K–$125K

9.2%1,075

$125K–$150K

5.1%591

$150K–$200K

5.8%679

$200K+

7.2%838

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

200

Residentsi

404

Avg. Tenant Renti

$548/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers122 homes89% occupied$546/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 875 homes91% occupied$551/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,764/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

74.4%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

20.4%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

4.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

80.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68.4% of subsidized households are minority

21.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,80118.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,591

United Kingdom

289

Philippines

279

Germany

220

Korea

199

Canada

China

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,469

Avg. Commutei

32.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,629

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,754(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.1%Insured

6.9%Uninsured