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Beckwourth

California · 432 residents · 11.683 sq mi
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Beckwourth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,564. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value is $113,700. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
432
+26%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
37 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.9
+13%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1572443324205072000201020202024Beckwourth
2024388
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,564
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$37,687
+123%since 2000
from $16,928 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services16.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,700
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
35.2%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−53%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(387)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(29)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other8.2%(35)
Diversity Score32.7%(141)
Diversity Score
33
+338%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
75.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 98.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
40.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beckwourth, California?

Beckwourth, California has about 432 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beckwourth, California?

The typical household in Beckwourth, California earns about $87,564 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beckwourth, California expensive?

In Beckwourth, California, the median home is worth about $113,700.

How educated are people in Beckwourth, California?

About 27.1% 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 6.0% of people in Beckwourth, California live below the federal poverty line.

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