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Edwards AFB

California · 2,063 residents · 17.134 sq mi
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Edwards AFB is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,895. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 3,846 residents. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $115,200. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 282%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,063
−65%since 2000
from 5,909 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
120 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.0
−1%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Edwards AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,895
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,915 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,713
+178%since 2000
from $13,190 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$115,200
+282%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2012
Median gross rent
$1,285
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
98.6% rent
Vacancy rate
43.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+184%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
2000 – 2012
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(1,325)
Black7.3%(150)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(355)
Asian4.4%(91)
Other4.5%(93)
Diversity Score65.8%(1,358)
Diversity Score
66
+18%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
Female
27.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwards AFB, California?

Edwards AFB, California has about 2,063 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edwards AFB, California earns about $62,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edwards AFB, California expensive?

In Edwards AFB, California, the median home is worth about $115,200, and the typical rent is about $1,285 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards AFB, California?

About 41.5% 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 4.1% 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 5,360 residents, a change of about -72 percent over that period.

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

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