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Edwards AFB

California · 2,500 residents · 17.134 sq mi
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Edwards AFB is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 3,409 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,457 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,500
−58%since 2000
from 5,909 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
146 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.3
+4%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Edwards AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,915 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,195
+129%since 2000
from $13,190 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
+3%since 2010
from 0.291 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,457
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
96.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.8%
+44.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(4,036)
Black10.1%(596)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(690)
Asian4.3%(254)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(3,304)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(1,416)
Black10.1%(253)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(534)
Asian1.8%(44)
Other10.1%(253)
Diversity Score76.6%(1,915)
Diversity Score
77
+37%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 87.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
Female
43.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 2.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 99.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 97.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwards AFB, California?

Edwards AFB, California has about 2,500 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edwards AFB, California earns about $91,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edwards AFB, California expensive?

In Edwards AFB, California, the typical rent is about $2,457 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards AFB, California?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Edwards AFB, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edwards AFB, California?

About 9.5% of people in Edwards AFB, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edwards AFB, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Edwards AFB, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,923 residents, a change of about -66 percent over that period.

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

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