Beale AFB, CA Demographics

A map of Beale AFB's Population by Race

Beale AFB, California has an estimated population of 1,344, an increase from the 1,303 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.9% White, 16.2% Black, 15.1% Multiracial, 11.5% Hispanic, 3.1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Beale AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Beale AFB has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Beale AFB, that probability was 59.2% in 2020 and 64.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Beale AFB is ranked the 990th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Beale AFB was ranked the 1002nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Beale AFB's White Population

724 residents of Beale AFB, or 53.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Beale AFB is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Beale AFB ranks 768th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beale AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Beale AFB's population has decreased from 60.2% to 53.9%.

Beale AFB is more White than neighboring Smartsville (31.8% White), and Linda (36.5% White). Beale AFB is less White than neighboring Wheatland (64.7% White), Sheridan (55% White), and Penn Valley (75.9% White).

Beale AFB's Black Population

218 residents of Beale AFB, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Beale AFB is considerably higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Beale AFB ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beale AFB's Black population has grown by an estimated 172.5%. Black residents' share of Beale AFB's population has increased from 6.1% to 16.2%.

Beale AFB is more Black than neighboring Wheatland (0% Black), Smartsville (0% Black), Sheridan (4.1% Black), Penn Valley (0% Black), and Linda (3.5% Black).

Beale AFB's Asian Population

41 residents of Beale AFB, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Beale AFB is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Beale AFB ranks 580th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beale AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Asian residents' share of Beale AFB's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

Beale AFB is more Asian than neighboring Wheatland (1.7% Asian), Smartsville (0% Asian), Sheridan (0% Asian), and Penn Valley (0% Asian). Beale AFB is less Asian than neighboring Linda (12.8% Asian).

Beale AFB's Hispanic Population

154 residents of Beale AFB, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Beale AFB is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Beale AFB ranks 984th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beale AFB's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Beale AFB's population has decreased from 16.5% to 11.5%.

Beale AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring Wheatland (20.7% Hispanic), Smartsville (68.2% Hispanic), Sheridan (40.8% Hispanic), Penn Valley (16.2% Hispanic), and Linda (37.3% Hispanic).

Beale AFB's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Beale AFB, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Beale AFB is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Beale AFB ranks 487th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beale AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Beale AFB's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.3%.

Beale AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smartsville (0% Native American/Other), Sheridan (0% Native American/Other), and Penn Valley (0% Native American/Other). Beale AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Linda (1.9% Native American/Other).

Beale AFB's Multiracial Population

203 residents of Beale AFB, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Beale AFB is considerably higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Beale AFB ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beale AFB's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Beale AFB's population has increased from 11.7% to 15.1%.

Beale AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Wheatland (12.6% Multiracial), Smartsville (0% Multiracial), Sheridan (0% Multiracial), Penn Valley (8% Multiracial), and Linda (7.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.