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Beckwourth

California · 388 residents · 11.683 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $378,700. With a median age of 65.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 65.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
388
+13%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.8
+39%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1572443324205072000201020202024Beckwourth
2024388
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$52,486
+210%since 2000
from $16,928 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
+4%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information48.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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 home value
$378,700
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
43.6%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.3%(102)
Diversity Score58.9%(228)
Diversity Score
59
+690%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+46.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
100.0%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2011
from 26.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−98.1 ptssince 2009
from 98.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
27.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2012
from 3.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beckwourth, California?

Beckwourth, California has about 388 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Beckwourth, California expensive?

In Beckwourth, California, the median home is worth about $378,700.

How educated are people in Beckwourth, California?

About 54.6% of adults age 25 and over in Beckwourth, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beckwourth, California?

About 0.0% of people in Beckwourth, 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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