Bangor, California Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bangor, California had a total population of 597, the 1177th largest community in California, with a median household income of $120,347, which is 21% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.1%.
Key Takeaways
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.
Bangor Quick Facts
How Bangor Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 429 | 597 | No clear change (+39.2%) |
| Median household income | $76,150 | $120,347 | No clear change (+58.0%) |
| Median home value¹ | $407,487 | $378,400 | No clear change (-7.1%) |
How Bangor Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 87.9%
- Black: 0.3%
- Hispanic: 6.9%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 8.4%
- HS Diploma: 42.1%
- Some College: 30.5%
- Associate's: 8.2%
- Bachelor's: 9.5%
- Graduate+: 1.3%
Bangor Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Butte County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | 102,188 | $66,977 | 22.7% | $468,100 |
| Oroville | 19,752 | $52,270 | 21.4% | $311,600 |
| Oroville East | 7,504 | $94,512 | 8.7% | $405,400 |
| Paradise (Butte County) | 7,392 | $67,687 | 18.2% | $416,000 |
| Magalia | 7,389 | $56,920 | 11.8% | $280,600 |
| Gridley | 7,330 | $57,974 | 17.9% | $312,800 |
| Thermalito | 6,720 | $54,865 | 20.4% | $254,900 |
| Durham | 5,340 | $95,417 | 10.2% | $700,100 |
| Palermo | 5,266 | $50,588 | 20.2% | $283,000 |
| South Oroville | 2,846 | $65,409 | 33.7% | $261,500 |
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bangor, California?
Bangor, California has a population of 597 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bangor, CA?
The median household income in Bangor is $120,347, which is 49% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bangor, CA?
The poverty rate in Bangor is 13.1%. This means approximately 74 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Bangor, California?
Bangor's population is 87.9% White, 0.3% Black, 6.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bangor, CA?
The median home value in Bangor is $378,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.
How educated is Bangor, California?
10.7% of adults (25+) in Bangor hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.