Bonny Doon, CA

Census Place

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2023 Population
2,946
3.08% 1-year growth
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
43.8
11.7% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
9.92%
13.1% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$163,125
17% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$1.14M
1% 1-year decline
2023 Employed Population
1,479
12.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Bonny Doon, CA had a population of 2.95k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $163,125. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bonny Doon, CA grew from 2,858 to 2,946, a 3.08% increase and its median household income grew from $139,375 to $163,125, a 17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bonny Doon, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.1%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.99%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.38%).

None of the households in Bonny Doon, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.3% of the residents in Bonny Doon, CA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Bonny Doon, CA was $1.14M, and the homeownership rate was 84.5%.

Most people in Bonny Doon, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 43.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Bonny Doon, CA was 3 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Bonny Doon, CA is home to a population of 2.95k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.7% of Bonny Doon, CA residents were born outside of the country (434 people).

In 2023, there were 8.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.38k people) in Bonny Doon, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 268 Two+ (Hispanic) and 91 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94.3%
2023 Citizenship
97.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.3% of Bonny Doon, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bonny Doon, CA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bonny Doon, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.38k ± 504
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    268 ± 221
  3. Other (Non-Hispanic)
    91 ± 85
10.9%
Hispanic Population
320 people

In 2023, there were 8.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.38k people) in Bonny Doon, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 268 Two+ (Hispanic) and 91 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.9% of the people in Bonny Doon, CA are hispanic (320 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bonny Doon, CA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
  2. Philippines
    824,230 ± 22,055 people
  3. China
    685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

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Foreign-Born Population

14.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
434 people
12.9%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
369 people

As of 2023, 14.7% of Bonny Doon, CA residents (434 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bonny Doon, CA was 12.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    103 ± 47
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    8 ± 23
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 20

Bonny Doon, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 12.9 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Bonny Doon, CA employs 1.48k people. The largest industries in Bonny Doon, CA are Manufacturing (258 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (206 people), and Educational Services (171 people), and the highest paying industries are Other Services Except Public Administration ($110,598), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($106,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,023).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

1.48k
2023 Value
± 326
12.6%
1 Year growth
± 23.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bonny Doon, CA grew at a rate of 12.6%, from 1.31k employees to 1.48k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bonny Doon, CA, are Management Occupations (231 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (149 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (142 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bonny Doon, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.48k
2023 Value
± 326
12.6%
1 Year growth
± 23.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bonny Doon, CA grew at a rate of 12.6%, from 1.31k employees to 1.48k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bonny Doon, CA, are Manufacturing (258 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (206 people), and Educational Services (171 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bonny Doon, CA, though some of these residents may live in Bonny Doon, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$75,208
Median earning men ± $27,160
$28,936
Median earning women ± $30,894

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($140,700), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($108,750), and Manufacturing ($87,688).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($94,063), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,281), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,929).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Adam Schiff
Senator from California1
Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Bonny Doon, CA was $1.14M in 2023, which is 3.74 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $1.15M to $1.14M, a 1% decrease. The homeownership rate in Bonny Doon, CA is 84.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bonny Doon, CA have an average commute time of 43.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bonny Doon, CA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Property

$1.14M
Median Property Value 2023
±$66,793
$779
Median Property Taxes
±$144

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Rent vs Own

84.5%
Homeownership
2023
57.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 84.5% of the housing units in Bonny Doon, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.2%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Bonny Doon, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$163,125
Median Household Income
± $35,550
922
Number of Households
± 168

In 2023, the median household income of the 922 households in Bonny Doon, CA grew to $163,125 from the previous year's value of $139,375.

The following chart displays the households in Bonny Doon, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bonny Doon, CA is from California.
0.498
2022 Wage GINI in California
0.497
2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (49.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (23.5%)
  3. Carpooled (15%)

In 2023, 49.9% of workers in Bonny Doon, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.5%) and those who carpooled to work (15%).

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Commute Time

43.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bonny Doon, CA have a longer commute time (43.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 14.1% of the workforce in Bonny Doon, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bonny Doon, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bonny Doon, CA have 3 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bonny Doon, CA (291 out of 2.93k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bonny Doon, CA is Two Or More, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

98.7% of the population of Bonny Doon, CA has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.92% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Santa Cruz County, CA see 961 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.826% decrease from the previous year (969 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1169 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 109 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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961 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Santa Cruz County, CA

Primary care physicians in Santa Cruz County, CA see an average of 961 patients per year. This represents a 0.826% decrease from the previous year (969 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Santa Cruz County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.3%
Uninsured
54%
Employer Coverage
14.4%
Medicaid
16.9%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
0.92%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bonny Doon, CA declined by 30.4% from 1.86% to 1.3%.

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