Benicia, CA Demographics

A map of Benicia's Population by Race

Benicia, California has an estimated population of 26,749, a slight decrease from the 27,131 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic, 10.8% Asian, 8.2% Multiracial, 4.3% Black, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Benicia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Benicia is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Benicia, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 60.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Benicia is ranked the 286th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Benicia was ranked the 283rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Benicia's White Population

15,903 residents of Benicia, or 59.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Benicia is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Benicia ranks 781st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benicia's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Benicia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 59.5%.

Benicia is more White than neighboring Crockett (58.7% White), Martinez (58.9% White), and Vine Hill (51.9% White). Benicia is less White than neighboring Port Costa (90.2% White), and Mountain View (60.3% White).

Benicia's Black Population

1,141 residents of Benicia, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Benicia is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Benicia ranks 214th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benicia's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Black residents' share of Benicia's population has decreased from 4.9% to 4.3%.

Benicia is more Black than neighboring Port Costa (0% Black), Mountain View (1.6% Black), and Martinez (2.2% Black). Benicia is less Black than neighboring Crockett (7.8% Black), and Vine Hill (7.3% Black).

Benicia's Asian Population

2,897 residents of Benicia, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Benicia is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Benicia ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benicia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Asian residents' share of Benicia's population has decreased from 11.6% to 10.8%.

Benicia is more Asian than neighboring Port Costa (0% Asian), Crockett (8.7% Asian), Mountain View (8.2% Asian), Martinez (10% Asian), and Vine Hill (6.9% Asian).

Benicia's Hispanic Population

4,137 residents of Benicia, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Benicia is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Benicia ranks 1043rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benicia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Benicia's population has increased from 14.8% to 15.5%.

Benicia is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Costa (9.8% Hispanic). Benicia is less Hispanic than neighboring Crockett (20% Hispanic), Mountain View (25.4% Hispanic), Martinez (20.2% Hispanic), and Vine Hill (23.9% Hispanic).

Benicia's Native American/Other Population

490 residents of Benicia, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Benicia is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Benicia ranks 938th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benicia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 68.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Benicia's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.8%.

Benicia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Costa (0% Native American/Other), Crockett (0% Native American/Other), Mountain View (0% Native American/Other), Martinez (0.5% Native American/Other), and Vine Hill (0.6% Native American/Other).

Benicia's Multiracial Population

2,181 residents of Benicia, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Benicia is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Benicia ranks 117th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benicia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Benicia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.2%.

Benicia is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Costa (0% Multiracial), Crockett (4.8% Multiracial), Mountain View (4.5% Multiracial), and Martinez (8.1% Multiracial). Benicia is less Multiracial than neighboring Vine Hill (9.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.