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Beale AFB

California · 1,344 residents · 10.1 sq mi
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Beale AFB is home to 1,344 people in California. This skews young, with a median age of 23.6. 1% of homes are owner-occupied. People stay put here: 49% were in the same home a year ago. There are 3,771 fewer people here than in 2000. Median rent is $2,758 a month.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,344
−74%since 2000
from 5,115 in 2000
2000 – 2024
133 / sq mi
−54%since 2009
from 287 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
23.6
+3%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
10.1 sq mi
Population, 20002024
5802K3K4K6K2000201020202024Beale AFB
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 513.7%(184)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 919.7%(265)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(86)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.4%(19)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2416.5%(222)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.5%(275)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.2%(258)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 642.6%(35)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$70,061
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,944 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$24,927
+106%since 2000
from $12,096 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.299
−19%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$2,758
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,442
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
98.5% rent
3.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.33 people
+10%since 2010
from 3.02 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 22.9%
68.3%
+65.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(3,423)
Black10.2%(522)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(573)
Asian5.1%(259)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(724)
Black16.2%(218)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(154)
Asian3.1%(41)
Other15.4%(207)
81
+18%since 2009
from 68 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.1%(96)
Dominican2.6%(35)
Chilean0.8%(11)
Asian origin
Filipino1.1%(15)
Korean1%(14)
Vietnamese0.9%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German19.6%(263)
Irish15.6%(210)
American11.3%(152)
English4.2%(56)
West Indian4.1%(55)
Norwegian3.3%(44)
Austrian2%(27)
Italian1.9%(26)
Slovak1%(13)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(9)
Scottish0.6%(8)
Welsh0.5%(7)
Section 05

Education

31.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
14.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
90.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
83.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
68.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
19.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
40.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
11.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
18.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
2.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2013
from 1.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
97.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2017
from 95.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
49.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
84.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.4%(71)
Married81.8%(355)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced1.8%(8)
Women 15+
Never married3.5%(13)
Married94.1%(353)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced2.4%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2013
from 1.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
17.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
1.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
9.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
92.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
10.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)83.8%(67)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)33.8%(27)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 80 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Beale AFB, California?

Beale AFB, California has about 1,344 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beale AFB, California?

The typical household in Beale AFB, California earns about $70,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beale AFB, California expensive?

In Beale AFB, California, the typical rent is about $2,758 a month.

How educated are people in Beale AFB, California?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Beale AFB, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beale AFB, California?

About 0.0% of people in Beale AFB, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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