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Edwards AFB

California · 2,135 residents · 17.134 sq mi
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Edwards AFB has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,273. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 3,774 residents. Renters pay a median $1,785 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,135
−64%since 2000
from 5,909 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
125 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.4
+5%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Edwards AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,273
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,915 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,551
+79%since 2000
from $13,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,785
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
1.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
99.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(1,210)
Black9.3%(198)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(421)
Asian4.1%(88)
Other7.2%(154)
Diversity Score75.1%(1,603)
Diversity Score
75
+34%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 87.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−99.5 ptssince 2013
from 99.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwards AFB, California?

Edwards AFB, California has about 2,135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edwards AFB, California earns about $72,273 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 $1,785 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards AFB, California?

About 44.4% 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 1.3% 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 5,288 residents, a change of about -71 percent over that period.

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

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