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Fort Bidwell

California · 173 residents · 3.204 sq mi
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Fort Bidwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $162,500. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
+15%vs 2011
vs 151 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
+15%vs 2011
vs 47 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
−16%vs 2011
vs 49.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
138166195223252201020202024Fort Bidwell
2024190
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,125
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $21,875 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,034
+4%vs 2011
vs $16,332 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.2%
−11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.403 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing9.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $130,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+182%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $210 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−40.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.3% in 2011
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.1%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+28.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.1
+35%vs 2011
vs 6.0 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian2%(3)
Other57.6%(87)
Diversity Score64.4%(97)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(75)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other52.1%(90)
Diversity Score75.6%(131)
Diversity Score
76
+17%vs 2011
vs 64 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.1 min
−40%vs 2011
vs 11.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.1%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Female
60.0%
+10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Foreign born
10.7%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Bidwell, California?

Fort Bidwell, California has about 173 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Bidwell, California?

The typical household in Fort Bidwell, California earns about $20,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Bidwell, California expensive?

In Fort Bidwell, California, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Bidwell, California?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Bidwell, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Bidwell, California?

About 30.0% of people in Fort Bidwell, California live below the federal poverty line.

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