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Fort Bidwell

California · 180 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 $28,750. Population has declined 6% since 2019. Median home value is $187,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180
−6%since 2019
from 192 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 60 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+40%since 2019
from 34.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
138166195223252201020202024Fort Bidwell
2024190
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,254
−12%since 2019
from $19,563 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 36.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $185,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $315 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
39.4% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+23%since 2019
from 5.3 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(67)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(24)
Asian7.3%(14)
Other44.8%(86)
Diversity Score82.1%(158)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other55.2%(99)
Diversity Score71.8%(129)
Diversity Score
72
−12%since 2019
from 82 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 84.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.9 min
+261%since 2019
from 13.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
46.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Bidwell, California?

Fort Bidwell, California has about 180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Bidwell, California earns about $28,750 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 $187,500, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Bidwell, California?

About 26.7% 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 31.0% of people in Fort Bidwell, California live below the federal poverty line.

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