Fort Bragg, CA

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    2024 Population
    7,032
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    49
    2.78% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.2%
    21.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $56,481
    5.41% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $535,400
    11.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,935
    14.6% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Fort Bragg, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    92% of the residents in Fort Bragg, CA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Fort Bragg, CA was $535,400, and the homeownership rate was 46.3%.

    Most people in Fort Bragg, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Bragg, CA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Fort Bragg, CA is home to a population of 7.03k people, from which 92% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.1% of Fort Bragg, CA residents were born outside of the country (1.06k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.18k people) in Fort Bragg, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 931 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 732 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92%
    2024 Citizenship
    88.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92% of Fort Bragg, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Bragg, CA was 88.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Bragg, CA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.18k ± 400
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      931 ± 385
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      732 ± 342
    30.4%
    Hispanic Population
    2.14k people

    In 2024, there were 4.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.18k people) in Fort Bragg, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 931 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 732 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    30.4% of the people in Fort Bragg, CA are hispanic (2.14k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fort Bragg, CA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
    2. Philippines
      827,719 ± 22,100 people
    3. China
      695,724 ± 20,296 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    15.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.06k people
    18.9%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.33k people

    As of 2024, 15.1% of Fort Bragg, CA residents (1.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Bragg, CA was 18.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      168 ± 112
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      40 ± 44
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      11 ± 27

    Fort Bragg, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.2 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Fort Bragg, CA.

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    Health

    91.4% of the population of Fort Bragg, CA has health coverage, with 24.2% on employee plans, 35.1% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 0.474% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 11% between 18 and 34 years, 44% between 35 and 64 years, and 23% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.57%
    Uninsured
    24.2%
    Employer Coverage
    35.1%
    Medicaid
    16.5%
    Medicare
    15.1%
    Non-Group
    0.474%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Bragg, CA grew by 7.83% from 7.95% to 8.57%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fort Bragg, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Fort Bragg, CA employs 2.94k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fort Bragg, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (454 people), Retail Trade (371 people), and Construction (365 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($87,273), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,477), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($66,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.94k
    2024 Value
    ± 417
    14.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 18.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Bragg, CA grew at a rate of 14.6%, from 2.56k employees to 2.94k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Bragg, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (408 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (329 people), and Management Occupations (322 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Bragg, CA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.94k
    2024 Value
    ± 417
    14.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 18.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Bragg, CA grew at a rate of 14.6%, from 2.56k employees to 2.94k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Bragg, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (454 people), Retail Trade (371 people), and Construction (365 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Bragg, CA, though some of these residents may live in Fort Bragg, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,096
    Median earning men ± $11,149
    $45,605
    Median earning women ± $2,992

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,393), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,929), and Construction ($56,949).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,057), Manufacturing ($68,375), and Retail Trade ($66,495).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from California

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.
    Alex Padilla
    Senator from California3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
    Adam Schiff
    Senator from California1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Fort Bragg, CA was $535,400 in 2024, which is 1.61 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $481,200 to $535,400, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Fort Bragg, CA is 46.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Fort Bragg, CA have an average commute time of 12.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fort Bragg, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $535,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$45,543
    $1,451
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$268

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fort Bragg, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    46.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 46.3% of the housing units in Fort Bragg, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fort Bragg, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $56,481
    Median Household Income
    ± $11,687
    3.14k
    Number of Households
    ± 406

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.14k households in Fort Bragg, CA grew to $56,481 from the previous year's value of $53,580.

    The following chart displays the households in Fort Bragg, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Fort Bragg, CA is from California.
    0.493
    2024 Wage GINI in California
    0.495
    2023 Wage GINI in California

    In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.6%)
    2. Carpooled (12.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.62%)

    In 2024, 74.6% of workers in Fort Bragg, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who worked at home (5.62%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    12.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Fort Bragg, CA have a shorter commute time (12.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Fort Bragg, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Fort Bragg, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Fort Bragg, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fort Bragg, CA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Bragg, CA (1.25k out of 6.88k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fort Bragg, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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