Benicia, California Population 2022
Benicia is a city located in Solano County California. With a 2020 population of 27,157, it is the 284th largest city in California and the 1689th largest city in the United States. Benicia is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,131 in 2020. Spanning over 14 miles, Benicia has a population density of 2,115 people per square mile.
The average household income in Benicia is $127,747 with a poverty rate of 6.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,995 per month, and the median house value is $597,500. The median age in Benicia is 46.1 years, 44.7 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
Benicia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beniciawas:
- White: 72.36%
- Asian: 11.52%
- Two or more races: 9.51%
- Black or African American: 3.22%
- Other race: 2.72%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.42%
- Native American: 0.25%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,375 | 72.36% |
| Black or African American | 908 | 3.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 69 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 3,244 | 11.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.42% |
| Some Other Race | 766 | 2.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2,679 | 9.51% |
Benicia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,455 | 2.46 | 71.2 |
| Married | 6,095 | 3.09 | 84.3 |
| Male | 648 | 2.7 | 48 |
| Female | 992 | 3.26 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 3,720 | 1.15 | 61.3 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 298 | 1.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 529 | 2.54% |
| High School Graduate | 3,810 | 18.26% |
| Some College | 4,854 | 23.26% |
| Associates Degree | 2,466 | 11.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,879 | 28.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,028 | 14.51% |
Benicia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,496 | 2,386 | 1,384 |
| Islander | 117 | 117 | 59 |
| Other Race | 537 | 506 | 239 |
| White | 14,322 | 13,910 | 6,198 |
| 2+ Races | 1,209 | 1,104 | 463 |
| Black | 617 | 507 | 215 |
| Hispanic | 2,453 | 2,307 | 660 |
| Native American | 38 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.45%.
$63,832
Average Earnings
$76,231
Average Male
$53,480
Average Female
Benicia Language by Age
Benicia Language
83.30% of Benicia residents speak only English, while 16.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.17% of the population.
Benicia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 908 | 259 | 28.52% |
| Asian | 3,244 | 256 | 7.89% |
| Hispanic | 3,902 | 249 | 6.38% |
| White | 17,982 | 1,031 | 5.73% |
| Other | 90 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 2,679 | 77 | 2.87% |
6.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.33%
Male Poverty Rate
7.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benicia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benicia is Black, with 28.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benicia is Multiple, with 2.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.28%.
Benicia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Benicia Married by Age and Sex
Benicia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Benicia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,386 | 8.24% |
| Black | 32 | 4.50% |
| Asian | 143 | 5.19% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 2.22% |
Benicia Veterans by Education
3.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
65%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
62.91%
Born in Benicia
86.82%
Native Born
13.18%
Foreign Born
3.39%
Non Citizen
9.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.82% of Benicia residents were born in the United States, with 62.91% having been born in California. 3.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 480 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 1,470 | 990 | 11.84% |
| 1870 | 1,656 | 186 | 1.20% |
| 1880 | 1,794 | 138 | 0.80% |
| 1890 | 2,361 | 567 | 2.78% |
| 1900 | 2,751 | 390 | 1.54% |
| 1910 | 2,360 | -391 | -1.52% |
| 1920 | 2,693 | 333 | 1.33% |
| 1930 | 2,913 | 220 | 0.79% |
| 1940 | 2,419 | -494 | -1.84% |
| 1950 | 7,284 | 4,865 | 11.65% |
| 1960 | 6,070 | -1,214 | -1.81% |
| 1970 | 7,349 | 1,279 | 1.93% |
| 1980 | 15,376 | 8,027 | 7.66% |
| 1990 | 24,437 | 9,061 | 4.74% |
| 2000 | 26,865 | 2,428 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 26,997 | 132 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 27,010 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 27,023 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 27,036 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 27,049 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 27,062 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 27,075 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 27,088 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 27,101 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 27,114 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 27,131 | 17 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 27,144 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 27,157 | 13 | 0.05% |