Bonita is a CDP located in San Diego County California. Bonita has a 2024 population of 13,629. Bonita is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 9.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,470 in 2020.
The average household income in Bonita is $150,880 with a poverty rate of 5.82%. The median age in Bonita is 45.2 years: 39.3 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bonita was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,629 | 56.62% |
| Two or more races | 2,792 | 20.72% |
| Asian | 1,469 | 10.9% |
| Other race | 1,330 | 9.87% |
| Black or African American | 230 | 1.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,769 | 2.8 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 2,531 | 3.58 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 1,486 | 1.12 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 479 | 3.89 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Male | 273 | 2.76 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 479 | 4.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,069 | 10.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,099 | 20.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,835 | 18.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,870 | 18.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 494 | 4.85% |
| Some College | 2,340 | 22.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,306 | 3,644 | 1,294 |
| White | 4,284 | 4,123 | 2,198 |
| 2+ Races | 1,434 | 1,335 | 449 |
| Asian | 1,218 | 1,068 | 301 |
| Other Race | 835 | 621 | 103 |
| Black | 182 | 182 | 75 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,462 | $80,489 | $56,348 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,282 | $106,573 | $72,454 |
| High School Graduate | $50,401 | $76,750 | $34,665 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,933 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,627 | $77,875 | $47,169 |
| Some College | $53,897 | $62,857 | $39,219 |
$56,627
Average Earnings
$77,875
Average Male
$47,169
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.08% of Bonita residents speak only English, while 40.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,546 | 355 | 5.42% |
| White | 4,815 | 325 | 6.75% |
| Other | 1,261 | 163 | 12.93% |
| Asian | 1,453 | 95 | 6.54% |
| Multiple | 2,792 | 57 | 2.04% |
5.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.07%
Male Poverty Rate
6.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bonita is Other, with 12.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bonita is Multiple, with 2.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.55% |
| Some College | 6.79% |
| High School | 4.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.72% |
| Female Employed | 4.31% |
| Male Employed | 3.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $146,750 | $159,254 |
| Households | $115,118 | $150,880 |
| Married Families | $157,867 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,063 | $117,713 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
972
Number of Veterans
887
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 272 |
| First Gulf War | 249 |
| Second Gulf War | 243 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 268 |
| 55 to 64 | 219 |
| 65 to 74 | 181 |
| 75+ | 169 |
| 18 to 34 | 135 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 588 | 8.53% |
| Hispanic | 268 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 200 | 16.46% |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 6.65% |
| Other Race | 42 | 4.53% |
| Black | 34 | 18.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
58.03%
Born in Bonita
80.2%
Native Born
19.8%
Foreign Born
4.1%
Non Citizen
15.71%
Naturalized
80.2% of Bonita residents were born in the United States, with 58.03% having been born in California. 4.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,629 | 78 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 13,551 | 78 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 13,473 | 503 | 3.88% |
| 2021 | 12,970 | 500 | 4.01% |
| 2020 | 12,470 | -236 | -1.86% |
| 2019 | 12,706 | -618 | -4.64% |
| 2018 | 13,324 | 242 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 13,082 | 197 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 12,885 | -46 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 12,931 | -933 | -6.73% |
| 2014 | 13,864 | 255 | 1.87% |
| 2013 | 13,609 | 692 | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 12,917 | -907 | -6.56% |
| 2011 | 13,824 | 1,286 | 10.26% |
| 2010 | 12,538 | 0 | 0% |