Blackhawk, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Blackhawk, California is 10,404 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 489th-largest city in California. The median household income is $239,681, the median home value is $1,948,900, and the median age is 50.9.
10,404
Population
1802
People / sq mi
$239,681
Median Income
$1,948,900
Median Home Value
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Blackhawk covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 1802 people per square mile.
About Blackhawk, CA
Among US cities, Blackhawk stands out first on household income: a median of $239,681, above the US median of $78,538. Blackhawk is a city in California with a population of 10,404.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $239,681, putting Blackhawk near the top of US cities. The poverty rate is 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,948,900, with typical rent around $3,501.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 70.5% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 34.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 38 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Blackhawk firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$239,681
Median Household Income
$136,706
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,948,900
Median Home Value
$3,501
Median Rent
88.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.7%
High School+
70.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.1%
Drive Alone
48.4%
Public Transit
34.2%
Work From Home
37.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.9%
Foreign Born
74.2%
Non-English at Home
5.2%
Veterans
6.3%
With Disability
98.2%
Health Insurance
99.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 22.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.8% |
| Information | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 7.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.0% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 1.5% |
| Public Administration | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blackhawk, California has a population of 10,404 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 489th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Blackhawk, California is $239,681, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Blackhawk, California is $1,948,900, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 88.6%.
The median age in Blackhawk, California is 50.9 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.