Fort Bragg is a city located in Mendocino County California. Fort Bragg has a 2024 population of 6,900. Fort Bragg is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,975 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Bragg is $74,312 with a poverty rate of 14.96%. The median age in Fort Bragg is 50.4 years: 50.3 years for males, and 50.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Bragg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,820 | 68.85% |
| Two or more races | 1,340 | 19.14% |
| Other race | 368 | 5.26% |
| Native American | 280 | 4% |
| Asian | 178 | 2.54% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,971 | 2.3 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Non Family | 1,654 | 1.17 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Married | 979 | 3.63 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Female | 240 | 3.87 | 15 | 85 |
| Male | 98 | 4.27 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
40.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 364 | 7.19% |
| Associates Degree | 337 | 6.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 801 | 15.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 498 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,090 | 21.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 608 | 12.01% |
| Some College | 1,366 | 26.97% |
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 | 3,157 | 2,943 | 1,026 |
| Hispanic | 1,356 | 704 | 130 |
| 2+ Races | 834 | 461 | 60 |
| Other Race | 292 | 150 | 10 |
| Native American | 220 | 107 | 20 |
| Asian | 178 | 124 | 87 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,614 | $72,895 | $35,078 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,095 | $92,917 | $71,385 |
| High School Graduate | $39,482 | $46,432 | $30,673 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,029 | $23,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,713 | $38,375 | $37,196 |
| Some College | $41,520 | $44,545 | $37,361 |
$37,713
Average Earnings
$38,375
Average Male
$37,196
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.37% of Fort Bragg residents speak only English, while 27.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,885 | 586 | 15.08% |
| Hispanic | 2,311 | 232 | 10.04% |
| Multiple | 1,340 | 154 | 11.49% |
| Native | 280 | 55 | 19.64% |
| Other | 329 | 52 | 15.81% |
| Asian | 178 | 4 | 2.25% |
14.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.12%
Male Poverty Rate
16.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Bragg is Native, with 19.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Bragg is Asian, with 2.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.95% |
| Some College | 15.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.69% |
| Male Employed | 4.37% |
| Female Employed | 3.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,092 | $87,426 |
| Households | $53,580 | $74,312 |
| Married Families | $76,004 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,682 | $62,047 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
314
Number of Veterans
277
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 174 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 150 |
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 277 | 7.5% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 2.5% |
| Other Race | 9 | 2.97% |
| Native American | 6 | 2.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
61.68%
Born in Fort Bragg
81.79%
Native Born
18.21%
Foreign Born
11.2%
Non Citizen
7.01%
Naturalized
81.79% of Fort Bragg residents were born in the United States, with 61.68% having been born in California. 11.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,806 | -19 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 6,825 | -19 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 6,844 | -18 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 6,862 | -19 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 6,881 | -19 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 6,900 | -19 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 6,919 | -91 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 7,010 | -42 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 7,052 | 77 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 6,975 | -307 | -4.22% |
| 2019 | 7,282 | -69 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 7,351 | 41 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 7,310 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,281 | 13 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 7,268 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 7,257 | 20 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 7,237 | -26 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 7,263 | -13 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 7,276 | -35 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 7,311 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,026 | 948 | 15.6% |
| 1990 | 6,078 | 1,059 | 21.1% |
| 1980 | 5,019 | 564 | 12.66% |
| 1970 | 4,455 | 22 | 0.5% |
| 1960 | 4,433 | 607 | 15.87% |
| 1950 | 3,826 | 591 | 18.27% |
| 1940 | 3,235 | 213 | 7.05% |
| 1930 | 3,022 | 406 | 15.52% |
| 1920 | 2,616 | 208 | 8.64% |
| 1910 | 2,408 | 818 | 51.45% |
| 1900 | 1,590 | 645 | 68.25% |
| 1890 | 945 | -5,861 | -86.12% |