Bangor, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 597, Bangor's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bangor is a small community located in California, within Butte County. The total population is 597. It ranks as the 1177th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bangor is 58.6 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 11.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bangor is $120,347. This is 21% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 49% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $378,400. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 73% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bangor has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.9% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.9%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

10.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bangor, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.