Benicia, CA Demographics
A map of Benicia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 16,121 | 59.4% |
Hispanic | 4,008 | 14.8% |
Asian | 3,157 | 11.6% |
Multiracial | 2,227 | 8.2% |
Black | 1,327 | 4.9% |
Native American/Other | 291 | 1.1% |
Benicia, California had a population of 27,131 in 2020. It was 59.4% White, 4.9% Black, 11.6% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 8.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Benicia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Benicia is the 283rd most populous. 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's White Population
16,121 residents of Benicia identify as White, or 59.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Benicia considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Benicia is ranked #781 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Benicia is more White than neighboring Mountain View (58.3% White), and Vine Hill (45.2% White). Benicia is less White than neighboring Port Costa (76.8% White), Crockett (60.2% White), and Martinez (60.5% White).
Benicia's Black Population
1,327 residents of Benicia identify as Black, or 4.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Benicia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Benicia is ranked #210 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Benicia is more Black than neighboring Port Costa (0% Black), Mountain View (2.5% Black), Martinez (3.5% Black), and Vine Hill (3.2% Black). Benicia is less Black than neighboring Crockett (6.1% Black).
Benicia's Asian Population
3,157 residents of Benicia identify as Asian, or 11.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Benicia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Benicia is ranked #262 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Benicia is more Asian than neighboring Port Costa (2.6% Asian), Crockett (5.4% Asian), Mountain View (5.2% Asian), Martinez (10% Asian), and Vine Hill (10.9% Asian).
Benicia's Hispanic Population
4,008 residents of Benicia identify as Hispanic, or 14.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Benicia considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Benicia is ranked #1041 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Benicia is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Costa (9.5% Hispanic). Benicia is less Hispanic than neighboring Crockett (19.3% Hispanic), Mountain View (25.5% Hispanic), Martinez (17.9% Hispanic), and Vine Hill (30.9% Hispanic).
Benicia's Native American/Other Population
291 residents of Benicia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Benicia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Benicia is ranked #877 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Benicia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Martinez (1% Native American/Other). Benicia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crockett (1.4% Native American/Other), Mountain View (1.9% Native American/Other), and Vine Hill (2.4% Native American/Other).
Benicia's Multiracial Population
2,227 residents of Benicia identify as Multiracial, or 8.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Benicia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Benicia is ranked #114 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Benicia is more Multiracial than neighboring Crockett (7.6% Multiracial), Mountain View (6.6% Multiracial), Martinez (7% Multiracial), and Vine Hill (7.4% Multiracial). Benicia is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Costa (10% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.