Benicia, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
28,158
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty
6.8%
Median Home
$597,500
Median Income
$106,989
Median Rent
$1,995
Benicia SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
3
Benicia, CA Crime Report
425
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,497.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-36.15%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Benicia / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 425 | 1,497.9 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 88.1 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 6 | 21.1 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 45.8 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 400 | 1,409.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 63 | 222.0 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 289 | 1,018.5 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 48 | 169.2 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Benicia, CA Cost Of Living
158
Benicia's Overall Cost Of Living
Benicia's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Benicia | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 132 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 124 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 224 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 145 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 126 | 100 | |
Benicia, CA Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User Downtowngal | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Benicia in California
Map Of Benicia, CA
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Population over time in Benicia
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28,158 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 28,088 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 28,011 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 27,780 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 27,657 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 27,450 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 27,225 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 27,088 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 26,981 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 26,959 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benicia
| Race | Benicia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.9% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.2% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 11.1% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 7.0% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Benicia
| Gender | Benicia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benicia for adults over 25
| Education | Benicia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Benicia, California
| Income | Benicia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.6% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.2% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.7% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
