Demographics & People — Benicia, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,861 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,500 |
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| Median Age | 44.9 |
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| Total Households | 10,916 |
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| Family Households | 6,986 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4989 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,280 |
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| Black or African American | 938 |
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| Asian | 3,220 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,091 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 9,709 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,142 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,063 |
| Irish | 3,841 |
| German | 3,716 |
| English | 3,478 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,367 |
| Italian | 1,627 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,026 |
| Norwegian | 725 |
Language
| English Only | 20,866 |
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| Spanish | 1,936 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,567 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,186 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,495 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 23.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Benicia, California.
