Beale AFB, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Beale AFB, California had a total population of 1,344, the 990th largest community in California, with a median household income of $70,061, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 9.0% is notably above the national average.
Beale AFB Quick Facts
How Beale AFB Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,174 | 1,344 | +14.5% |
| Median household income | $68,676 | $70,061 | +2.0% |
How Beale AFB Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Beale AFB Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Yuba County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda | 23,871 | $72,776 | 17.2% | $371,700 |
| Olivehurst | 18,444 | $83,214 | 10.6% | $384,500 |
| Marysville | 12,726 | $56,430 | 24.5% | $292,300 |
| Plumas Lake | 9,418 | $120,408 | 4.5% | $555,300 |
| Wheatland | 3,876 | $83,452 | 11.2% | $429,200 |
| Loma Rica | 2,343 | $97,903 | 6.3% | $495,100 |
| Challenge-Brownsville | 887 | N/A | 21.1% | $344,200 |
| Dobbins | 875 | $54,386 | 35.5% | $423,400 |
| Smartsville | 44 | N/A | 9.1% | N/A |
| Camptonville | 42 | $53,750 | 2.4% | $368,200 |
Cities Similar to Beale AFB
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dick | 1,365 | $70,610 | $307,400 | 21.4% | 15.6% |
| Boronda | 1,351 | $63,125 | $578,000 | 15.1% | 10.9% |
| Inverness | 1,346 | $80,176 | $1,872,700 | 64.1% | 4.8% |
| March ARB | 1,273 | $72,411 | N/A | 29.7% | 29.3% |
| Taft Mosswood | 1,343 | $59,297 | $369,200 | 9.9% | 18.4% |
Population Overview
Beale AFB is a small community located in California, within Yuba County. The total population is 1,344. It ranks as the 990th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Beale AFB is 23.6 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 40.3% of the population under 18, Beale AFB has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Beale AFB is $70,061. This is 29% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Beale AFB. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 9.0%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. 1.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 97% lower than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Beale AFB is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (53.9% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (16.2% vs 5.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population (11.5%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.
Education
31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Beale AFB, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Beale AFB, California?
Beale AFB, California has a population of 1,344 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Beale AFB, CA?
The median household income in Beale AFB is $70,061, which is 13% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Beale AFB, CA?
The ACS sample for Beale AFB recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Beale AFB, California?
Beale AFB's population is 53.9% White, 16.2% Black, 11.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Beale AFB, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Beale AFB — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Beale AFB, California?
31.0% of adults (25+) in Beale AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.