Benicia, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Benicia, California is 26,861 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 286th-largest city in California. The median household income is $125,040, the median home value is $778,600, and the median age is 45.1.

The population has declined 2.2% since 2010 (27,063 → 26,477).

26,861

Population

2096

People / sq mi

$125,040

Median Income

$778,600

Median Home Value

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Benicia covers 12.8 sq mi of land at 2096 people per square mile.

About Benicia, CA

In Benicia, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $778,600. Benicia is a city in California with a population of 26,861.

Households take in a median $125,040, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.2%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $778,600, with typical rent around $2,234.

About 45.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 20.9% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in Benicia — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

Benicia city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Benicia city had a population of 27,063 in 2010 and 26,477 in 2024, a -2.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,282 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: -0.15%.

Benicia city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

26,477

Population (2024)

27,063

Population (2010)

28,282

Peak (2018)

-0.15%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	27,063	-	-	estimate
2011	27,190	+127	+0.47%	estimate
2012	27,380	+190	+0.70%	estimate
2013	27,578	+198	+0.72%	estimate
2014	27,827	+249	+0.90%	estimate
2015	28,029	+202	+0.73%	estimate
2016	28,126	+97	+0.35%	estimate
2017	28,255	+129	+0.46%	estimate
2018	28,282	+27	+0.10%	estimate
2019	28,240	-42	-0.15%	estimate
2020	27,107	-1,133	-4.01%	estimate
2021	26,918	-189	-0.70%	estimate
2022	26,668	-250	-0.93%	estimate
2023	26,504	-164	-0.61%	estimate
2024	26,477	-27	-0.10%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	64.3%
Black or African American	3.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$125,040

Median Household Income

$62,347

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$778,600

Median Home Value

$2,234

Median Rent

71.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.5%

High School+

45.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.0%

Drive Alone

66.2%

Public Transit

20.9%

Work From Home

30.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

20.8%

Foreign Born

81.6%

Non-English at Home

5.8%

Veterans

10.6%

With Disability

98.3%

Health Insurance

98.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	13.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.8%
Manufacturing	8.7%
Information	8.3%
Public Administration	6.1%
Retail Trade	5.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.7%
Construction	5.7%
Transportation & Warehousing	3.0%
Agriculture & Mining	0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benicia, California has a population of 26,861 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 286th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Benicia, California is $125,040, with 6.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Benicia, California is $778,600, with median monthly rent at $2,234 and a homeownership rate of 71.2%.

The median age in Benicia, California is 45.1 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The population has declined 2.2% since 2010 (27,063 → 26,477).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.