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Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island

Welcome to Byron, Knightsen, and Bethel Island

Byron, Knightsen, and Bethel Island are three very small rural communities in East Contra Costa County. Part of the agricultural belt, farms, orchards, and ranches sprawl throughout the area.

Byron first opened a post office in 1878 and is home to the once well-known Byron Hot Springs, a resort favored by Hollywood luminaries and professional athletes. It closed in 1938, but was leased as a military interrogation camp during World War II. Vasco Caves Regional Preserve is nearby on the eastern slope of Mt. Diablo. Created to preserve wildlife habitats and native flora, it includes Native American Rock art dating back over 10,000 years (visits are by appointment only). Los Vaqueros Reservoir, surrounded by a large recreational area, offers fishing, boating, hiking, and many outdoor activities. And the local Campos Family Vineyards event center boasts an award-winning list of wines.

Founded in 1898, Knightsen is a small community whose equestrian population is equal to that of its human population, about 1,500 each. The first buildings, in the 1900s, were part of the Santa Fe Railroad. The Farm Bureau Hall, built in 1922, is still used for local holidays and celebrations. Home to California’s oldest 4-H Club, agriculture flourishes here… apricots, grapes, walnuts, sunflower seeds, alfalfa, and more. Nearby Petersen Vineyard has crafted its now-famous Diablo Sunset label, and is part of the up-and-coming Contra Costa wine region. Quaint and friendly, Knightsen offers a delightful respite from urban life.

Bethel Island, a small isle in the Delta, is about six miles east of Antioch. It describes itself as “the heart of the California Delta” with a population of just over 2,000. Accessible by bridge, it is a vacation paradise with access to hundreds of miles of waterways. Though small, Bethel Island is home to a variety of restaurants and lounges, waterfront homes, peaceful sloughs, and beaches. Numerous fish species thrive in these waters, including black bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie, perch, bullhead, the prehistoric sturgeon, and even a steelhead or two. As they like to say, anytime is a good time to experience Bethel Island.

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Overview for Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island, CA

2,044 people live in Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island, where the median age is 43.6 and the average individual income is $34,764. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,044

Total Population

43.6 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$34,764

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island, CA

Population Households Employment

Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island has 581 households, with an average household size of 3.51. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,044 people call Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island home. The population density is 68.11 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,044

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.6

Median Age

47.95 / 52.05%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

581

Total Households

3.51

Average Household Size

$34,764

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Single

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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