Ben Lomond is a CDP located in Santa Cruz County California. Ben Lomond has a 2024 population of 7,416. Ben Lomond is currently growing at a rate of 1.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,378 in 2020.
The average household income in Ben Lomond is $151,593 with a poverty rate of 3.28%. The median age in Ben Lomond is 44.5 years: 42.5 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ben Lomond was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,559 | 90.51% |
| Two or more races | 298 | 4.11% |
| Other race | 258 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 101 | 1.39% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,639 | 2.7 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 1,412 | 3.13 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 804 | 1.38 | 54 | 46 |
| Female | 310 | 3.77 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Male | 113 | 3.6 | 11.5 | 88.5 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 1.81% |
| Associates Degree | 505 | 9.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,441 | 28.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 748 | 14.7% |
| High School Graduate | 613 | 12.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 1% |
| Some College | 1,638 | 32.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,477 | 4,412 | 1,899 |
| Hispanic | 411 | 333 | 140 |
| Other Race | 159 | 127 | 46 |
| Asian | 101 | 101 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 89 | 66 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,078 | $104,750 | $66,932 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,097 | $71,875 | $79,444 |
| High School Graduate | $70,041 | $76,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,423 | $90,422 | $46,623 |
| Some College | $56,691 | $91,477 | $37,750 |
$68,423
Average Earnings
$90,422
Average Male
$46,623
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.74% of Ben Lomond residents speak only English, while 19.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,062 | 192 | 3.17% |
| Other | 229 | 43 | 18.78% |
| Hispanic | 752 | 43 | 5.72% |
3.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.52%
Male Poverty Rate
3.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ben Lomond is Other, with 18.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ben Lomond is White, with 3.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.37% |
| Some College | 4.2% |
| High School | 2.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.33% |
| Male Employed | 1.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $136,576 | $160,760 |
| Households | $115,797 | $151,593 |
| Married Families | $159,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $84,375 | $96,384 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
467
Number of Veterans
449
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 212 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 187 |
| 75+ | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 457 | 8.99% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 7.63% |
| Other Race | 10 | 5.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.65%
Born in Ben Lomond
86.26%
Native Born
13.74%
Foreign Born
7.98%
Non Citizen
5.77%
Naturalized
86.26% of Ben Lomond residents were born in the United States, with 66.65% having been born in California. 7.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,416 | 85 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 7,331 | 84 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 7,247 | -281 | -3.73% |
| 2021 | 7,528 | 150 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 7,378 | 488 | 7.08% |
| 2019 | 6,890 | -181 | -2.56% |
| 2018 | 7,071 | 148 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 6,923 | 350 | 5.32% |
| 2016 | 6,573 | 66 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 6,507 | 22 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 6,485 | 293 | 4.73% |
| 2013 | 6,192 | -125 | -1.98% |
| 2012 | 6,317 | -176 | -2.71% |
| 2011 | 6,493 | 259 | 4.15% |
| 2010 | 6,234 | 0 | 0% |