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Beale AFB

California · 1,344 residents · 10.093 sq mi
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Beale AFB has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,061. Population has fallen 74% since 2000, a loss of 3,771 residents. Renters pay a median $2,758 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

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

Total population
1,344
−74%since 2000
from 5,115 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
−74%since 2000
from 507 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.6
+3%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5802K3K4K6K2000201020202024Beale AFB
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,061
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,944 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,758
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
98.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.3%
+65.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(3,423)
Black10.2%(522)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(573)
Asian5.1%(259)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.2%(2,924)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(724)
Black16.2%(218)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(154)
Asian3.1%(41)
Other15.4%(207)
Diversity Score80.7%(1,085)
Diversity Score
81
+41%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
40.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2017
from 95.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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