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Beckwourth

California · 478 residents · 11.683 sq mi
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Beckwourth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,273. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $291,800. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
478
+40%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.4
+25%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1572443324205072000201020202024Beckwourth
2024388
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,273
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$71,889
+325%since 2000
from $16,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
11.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(411)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(39)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.5%(108)
Diversity Score
23
+202%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2011
from 26.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 98.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
62.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beckwourth, California?

Beckwourth, California has about 478 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beckwourth, California?

The typical household in Beckwourth, California earns about $101,273 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 $291,800.

How educated are people in Beckwourth, California?

About 19.3% 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 5.7% 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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