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Fort Bragg

California · 6,946 residents (2025 est.) · 2.889 sq mi
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Fort Bragg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $535,400. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $535,400, the poverty rate sits 46% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,032
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,434 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+35%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,946 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Fort Bragg
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,481
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,539 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,330
+129%since 2000
from $15,832 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+1%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$535,400
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,290
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
+72%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(4,983)
Black1%(68)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(1,596)
Asian0.8%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(3,434)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(4,178)
Black0.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(2,139)
Asian1.9%(133)
Other7.7%(542)
Diversity Score68.5%(4,818)
Diversity Score
69
+40%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 80.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2016
from 66.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2016
from 30.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Bragg, California?

Fort Bragg, California has about 7,032 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Bragg, California earns about $56,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Bragg, California expensive?

In Fort Bragg, California, the median home is worth about $535,400, and the typical rent is about $1,290 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Bragg, California?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Bragg, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Bragg, California?

About 18.2% of people in Fort Bragg, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Bragg, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Bragg, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 954 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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