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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Bragg

California · 6,078 residents · 2.889 sq mi
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Fort Bragg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,601. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $109,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,078
−13%vs 2000
vs 7,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,104 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 2,432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Fort Bragg
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,601
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,539 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,324
−22%vs 2000
vs $15,832 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.3%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$109,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $157,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$482
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $623 in 2000
US average: $450
47.7%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.9% in 2000
52.3% rent
4.4
−20%vs 2000
vs 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(5,447)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(673)
Asian1%(62)
Other8.9%(543)
Diversity Score41.6%(2,526)
42
−15%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.3%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fort Bragg, California?

Fort Bragg, California has about 6,078 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Bragg, California earns about $24,601 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 $109,100, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Bragg, California?

About 13.0% 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 12.3% of people in Fort Bragg, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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