Bonny Doon is a CDP located in Santa Cruz County California. Bonny Doon has a 2024 population of 2,888. Bonny Doon is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually but its population has decreased by -2.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,962 in 2020.
The average household income in Bonny Doon is $216,891 with a poverty rate of 9.92%. The median age in Bonny Doon is 43.8 years: 44.1 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bonny Doon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,402 | 81.53% |
| Two or more races | 356 | 12.08% |
| Other race | 116 | 3.94% |
| Asian | 70 | 2.38% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.07% |
| 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 | 922 | 2.86 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Married | 498 | 3.04 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.58 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Male | 99 | 4.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 94 | 3.14 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
84.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 0.98% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 6.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 438 | 20.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 668 | 31.08% |
| High School Graduate | 418 | 19.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.65% |
| Some College | 450 | 20.94% |
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 | 1,713 | 1,682 | 919 |
| 2+ Races | 274 | 274 | 75 |
| Hispanic | 238 | 237 | 39 |
| Other Race | 101 | 100 | 85 |
| Asian | 51 | 48 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 84.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,250 | $78,750 | $47,414 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,956 | $209,507 | $72,708 |
| High School Graduate | $34,000 | $53,167 | $28,933 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,676 | $62,400 | $39,479 |
| Some College | $40,511 | $41,818 | $0 |
$54,676
Average Earnings
$62,400
Average Male
$39,479
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.72% of Bonny Doon residents speak only English, while 16.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 354 | 137 | 38.7% |
| White | 2,372 | 127 | 5.35% |
| Hispanic | 315 | 116 | 36.83% |
| Asian | 69 | 18 | 26.09% |
| Other | 114 | 9 | 7.89% |
9.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.53%
Male Poverty Rate
13.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bonny Doon is Multiple, with 38.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bonny Doon is White, with 5.35% 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 12.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.43% |
| Some College | 5.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 84.75% |
| Female Employed | 4.72% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $162,292 | $232,041 |
| Households | $163,125 | $216,891 |
| Married Families | $167,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $102,708 | $132,465 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
117
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 3.82% |
| Other Race | 27 | 25.96% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 5 | 9.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
61.71%
Born in Bonny Doon
85.27%
Native Born
14.73%
Foreign Born
5.74%
Non Citizen
9%
Naturalized
85.27% of Bonny Doon residents were born in the United States, with 61.71% having been born in California. 5.74% 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 | 2,888 | 15 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 2,873 | 15 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 2,858 | -23 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 2,881 | -81 | -2.73% |
| 2020 | 2,962 | -134 | -4.33% |
| 2019 | 3,096 | 87 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3,009 | -77 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 3,086 | -31 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 3,117 | 170 | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 2,947 | 195 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 2,752 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 2,765 | 22 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 2,743 | 401 | 17.12% |
| 2011 | 2,342 | -336 | -12.55% |
| 2010 | 2,678 | 0 | 0% |