City · California
Banning, California
Banning, city, in Riverside County, California. Banning had 31,852 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 29,505 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 31,093 (±83). GEOID 0603820.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,852
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,505 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,093 ±83
Median household income
$61,764
±$4,511 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$352,100
±$11,765 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,650
±$130 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Banning and what county is it in?
Banning is a city in Riverside County, California. It covers 23.2 square miles of land, 1,270 residents per square mile in 2020.
Banning is in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Banning, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 31,852 people lived in Banning on July 1, 2025, up 7.9% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 29,505 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 31,093 (±83).
| Measure | Banning | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,093 ±83 | 2,478,600 | no clear change |
| Households | 11,624 ±435 | 775,335 | +633 |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.10 | 3.15 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,355 ±423 | 869,414 | no clear change |
Banning's population since 2000
From 23,562 in 2000 to 31,852 in 2025: up 35.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Banning as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Banning?
The median resident of Banning is 42.1 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 27.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 50.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 33.3%. 18.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Banning | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 ±2.4 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±1.9 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.7% ±2.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±1.9 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 50.6% ±3.0 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 33.3% ±2.9 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±1.7 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.7% ±1.8 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.4% ±2.9 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 22.3% ±2.6 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9% ±1.5 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7% ±2.3 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.5% ±2.4 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±1.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.8% ±2.2 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Banning earn?
Half of Banning's 11,624 households earn less than $61,764 a year (±$4,511), against $93,074 in Riverside County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,026 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,738 after inflation. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Banning | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,764 ±$4,511 | $93,074 | +$9,738 |
| Mean household income | $80,038 ±$6,667 | $118,890 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,856 ±$2,596 | $38,317 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.8% ±2.9 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.2% ±5.8 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9% ±2.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% ±2.1 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.2% ±2.4 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Banning?
Owners occupy 70.2% of Banning's occupied homes and renters 29.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $352,100 by its owner (±$11,765). The median renter pays $1,650 a month including utilities, and 51.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Banning | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $352,100 ±$11,765 | $557,300 | +$63,010 |
| Median gross rent | $1,650 ±$130 | $1,901 | +$407 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.3% ±7.4 pts | 48.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,889 ±$88 | $2,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.2% ±3.6 pts | 69.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.8% ±3.6 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Housing units | 12,355 ±423 | 869,414 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±4.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2% ±3.5 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.9% ±2.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% ±2.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Banning building?
Builders took permits for 367 new housing units in Banning in 2025 (367 in single-family houses), 11.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Banning work and get to work?
74.8% of Banning's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Banning | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.7% ±2.8 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% ±2.6 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8% ±3.3 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.0% ±2.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3% ±2.3 pts | 12.3% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min ±1.9 | 33.8 min | +6.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Banning?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Banning, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,947 (Tract 442) to $80,144 (Tract 441.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 441.03Riverside County | 7,401 | $64,562 |
| Tract 442Riverside County | 6,270 | $53,947 |
| Tract 443Riverside County | 4,763 | $60,682 |
| Tract 438.12Riverside County | 6,657 | $62,760 |
| Tract 441.02Riverside County | 3,459 | $66,711 |
| Tract 441.01Riverside County | 2,750 | $70,242 |
| Tract 441.04Riverside County | 2,576 | $80,144 |
| Tract 438.09Riverside County | 7,623 | $110,404 |
| Tract 438.13Riverside County | 3,511 | $59,181 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Banning) · Census block assignment files
How does Banning compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Banning is the 1,296th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 234th-most populous of 483 in California.
Banning ranks 870th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 234th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 31st | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 698th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 870th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 767th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 845th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 619th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 162nd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 769th | 988 |
| Median age | 418th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 444th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 677th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 250th | 1,069 |
Banning's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Banning with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Banning?
9 of the 57 figures for Banning on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Banning are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Banning.