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 $211,110 with a poverty rate of 11.42%. The median age in Bonny Doon is 49.6 years: 44.6 years for males, and 51.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bonny Doon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,315 | 81% |
| Two or more races | 291 | 10.18% |
| Other race | 132 | 4.62% |
| Asian | 98 | 3.43% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 956 | 2.83 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Married | 541 | 2.82 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 221 | 1.42 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Female | 98 | 3.38 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Male | 96 | 5.57 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
81.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 1.13% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 7.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 479 | 22.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 684 | 32.19% |
| High School Graduate | 330 | 15.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 0.94% |
| Some College | 436 | 20.52% |
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 | 1,700 | 1,659 | 947 |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 214 | 83 |
| Hispanic | 189 | 188 | 54 |
| Other Race | 104 | 103 | 87 |
| Asian | 65 | 63 | 39 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 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 other race people with a rate of 83.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,346 | $73,889 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,250 | $0 | $37,188 |
| High School Graduate | $54,286 | $85,197 | $41,354 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,909 | $59,637 | $42,083 |
| Some College | $48,333 | $46,750 | $63,125 |
$55,909
Average Earnings
$59,637
Average Male
$42,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.55% of Bonny Doon residents speak only English, while 18.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,268 | 183 | 8.07% |
| Multiple | 289 | 120 | 41.52% |
| Hispanic | 272 | 102 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 97 | 14 | 14.43% |
| Other | 130 | 8 | 6.15% |
11.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.77%
Male Poverty Rate
15.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bonny Doon is Multiple, with 41.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bonny Doon is Other, with 6.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.61% |
| Some College | 10.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65% |
| Female Employed | 7.44% |
| Male Employed | 0.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $140,125 | $225,617 |
| Households | $139,375 | $211,110 |
| Married Families | $141,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,361 | $97,957 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.6%
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
138
Number of Veterans
132
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 90 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 4.75% |
| Other Race | 29 | 26.13% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 4.78% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 6 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
61.48%
Born in Bonny Doon
87.09%
Native Born
12.91%
Foreign Born
2.94%
Non Citizen
9.97%
Naturalized
87.09% of Bonny Doon residents were born in the United States, with 61.48% having been born in California. 2.94% 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% |