Edwards AFB is a CDP located in Kern County California. Edwards AFB has a 2024 population of 2,799. Edwards AFB is currently growing at a rate of 1.89% annually and its population has increased by 4.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,676 in 2020.
The average household income in Edwards AFB is $94,828 with a poverty rate of 3.13%. The median age in Edwards AFB is 22.9 years: 21.5 years for males, and 25 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edwards AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,733 | 64.33% |
| Two or more races | 357 | 13.25% |
| Black or African American | 356 | 13.21% |
| Other race | 122 | 4.53% |
| Asian | 103 | 3.82% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.3% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 724 | 3.54 | 3.9 | 96.1 |
| Married | 640 | 3.67 | 1.4 | 98.6 |
| Female | 37 | 2.57 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Non Family | 32 | 1.34 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 15 | 5 | 0 | 100 |
3.62
Average Family Size
3.54
Average Household Size
3.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 11.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 283 | 23.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 274 | 22.61% |
| High School Graduate | 126 | 10.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.5% |
| Some College | 384 | 31.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 829 | 829 | 419 |
| Hispanic | 185 | 185 | 52 |
| Black | 123 | 123 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 96 | 10 |
| Other Race | 73 | 73 | 37 |
| Asian | 46 | 40 | 26 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,417 | $54,940 | $32,344 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,604 | $117,708 | $59,688 |
| High School Graduate | $38,015 | $39,191 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,899 | $61,103 | $38,816 |
| Some College | $47,222 | $50,806 | $40,625 |
$52,899
Average Earnings
$61,103
Average Male
$38,816
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.95% of Edwards AFB residents speak only English, while 8.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,580 | 32 | 2.03% |
| Black | 318 | 28 | 8.81% |
| Multiple | 330 | 20 | 6.06% |
| Hispanic | 421 | 20 | 4.75% |
3.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.8%
Male Poverty Rate
3.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edwards AFB is Black, with 8.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edwards AFB is White, with 2.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.76% |
| Some College | 3.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,086 | $92,579 |
| Households | $77,155 | $94,828 |
| Married Families | $76,724 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $125,000 | $125,719 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
82.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
77.4%
Male Marriage Rate
87.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 97 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 12.82% |
| Black | 21 | 39.62% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 16.88% |
| Other Race | 6 | 14.29% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
19.4%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
27.91%
Born in Edwards AFB
94.99%
Native Born
5.01%
Foreign Born
1.86%
Non Citizen
3.16%
Naturalized
94.99% of Edwards AFB residents were born in the United States, with 27.91% having been born in California. 1.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,799 | 52 | 1.89% |
| 2023 | 2,747 | 53 | 1.97% |
| 2022 | 2,694 | -27 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 2,721 | 45 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 2,676 | 131 | 5.15% |
| 2019 | 2,545 | -26 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 2,571 | 161 | 6.68% |
| 2017 | 2,410 | -103 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 2,513 | 112 | 4.66% |
| 2015 | 2,401 | -102 | -4.08% |
| 2014 | 2,503 | 219 | 9.59% |
| 2013 | 2,284 | -301 | -11.64% |
| 2012 | 2,585 | 212 | 8.93% |
| 2011 | 2,373 | 310 | 15.03% |
| 2010 | 2,063 | 0 | 0% |