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.

Benicia, CA

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

26,749population

44.9median age

This community is a community of 26,749 with a median age of 44.9. The population is predominantly White (59.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (15.5%). Median household income is $121,204. 95.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 69.5%, with a median home value of $810,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.5%15,903

Hispanic/Latino

15.5%4,137

Asian

10.8%2,897

Two or More

8.2%2,181

Black

4.3%1,141

Other

1.3%350

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%80

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%60

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%214

High School Diploma

14.1%2,790

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%1,492

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%2,746

Associate's Degree

11%2,165

Bachelor's Degree

32.4%6,393

Master's Degree

10.1%2,004

Professional Degree

2.9%579

Doctorate

2.1%423

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

47.6%

Graduate+

15.2%

Housingi

$810,000median home value

$2,280median rent

69.5%homeownership

11,571total units

4.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 69.5%

Renter 30.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%155

$50K–$100K

1.2%94

$100K–$150K

4%307

$150K–$200K

0.9%70

$200K–$300K

2.1%158

$300K–$500K

8.6%657

$500K–$1M

63.1%4,844

$1M+

18.2%1,394

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

121

$750–$1,000

120

$1,000–$1,250

109

$1,250–$1,500

101

$1,500–$2,000

584

$2,000+

2,174

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%55

2010–2019

1.5%171

2000–2009

5.7%664

1990–1999

10.7%1,239

1980–1989

36.2%4,193

1970–1979

23.9%2,770

1960–1969

6.3%726

1950–1959

3.8%442

1940–1949

4.9%571

1939 or earlier

6.4%740

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.3%7,438

Electricity

26.1%2,882

Wood

2%216

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%167

Solar

1.4%154

No Fuel

0.9%99

Other

0.9%95

Household Economyi

$121,204median household income

$63,686per capita income

7.6%poverty rate

4.5%unemployment

13,371labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%348

$10K–$15K

2.2%244

$15K–$20K

1.7%190

$20K–$25K

3.6%395

$25K–$30K

2.8%309

$30K–$35K

2.3%253

$35K–$40K

1.7%187

$40K–$45K

2.1%235

$45K–$50K

1.2%130

$50K–$60K

5.5%603

$60K–$75K

6.3%697

$75K–$100K

10%1,107

$100K–$125K

9.1%1,007

$125K–$150K

7.9%868

$150K–$200K

14.8%1,631

$200K+

25.8%2,847

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,50113.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

823

Mexico

394

United Kingdom

207

China

138

India

Korea

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,463

Avg. Commutei

28.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,687

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,342(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured