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Fort Bragg

California · 7,273 residents · 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 $34,570. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,700. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $375,700, the poverty rate sits 89% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,273
+4%since 2000
from 7,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,517 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+3%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Fort Bragg
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,570
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,539 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,831
+19%since 2000
from $15,832 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,700
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.9
+97%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(4,491)
Black0.5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(2,313)
Asian1.4%(105)
Other6%(439)
Diversity Score66%(4,802)
Diversity Score
66
+35%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Bragg, California?

Fort Bragg, California has about 7,273 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Bragg, California earns about $34,570 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 $375,700, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Bragg, California?

About 18.5% 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 26.1% 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 1,195 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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