Benicia combines historic character with significant commercial infrastructure. The preservation of downtown and the former State Capitol heritage creates a distinctive environment, while the county’s largest industrial park and deep-water port provide infrastructure for clean energy logistics, advanced manufacturing, and distribution operations.
As of 2026 the population of Benicia is 26,461. The population is expected to shrink to 26,341 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.09%.
The median age of Benicia residents is 46.
The diversity index of Benicia is 71.7, meaning that there is a 72% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Benicia is $161,535 and projected to be $179,249 in 2031. Per capita income is $66,526, projected to be $74,488 in 2031. 13.09% of households – 3,465 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,521,257 and the average disposable income is $117,882.
There are 11,387 housing units in Benicia; 7,655 are owner-occupied, 3,238 are rented, and 494 are vacant. The average home value is $849,982, with 226 homes built in 2010 or later, and 740 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,361 businesses in Benicia, employing 11,710 workers and pulling from a labor force of 12,463 age 16 and above. 4,911 workers commute into Benicia from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
7,547 residents both live and work in/around Benicia. The average travel time is 28.7 minutes. 4.88% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.59% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 8,259 drive alone, 826 carpool, and 227 take public transportation. 276 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,875 residents work from home.
2,971 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,148 have associates degrees, 6,995 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3,142 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
