Edwards AFB, CA Demographics

A map of Edwards AFB's Population by Race

Edwards AFB, California has an estimated population of 2,500, a large increase from the 2,135 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.6% White, 21.4% Hispanic, 10.1% Black, 9.0% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Edwards AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Edwards AFB has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Edwards AFB, that probability was 62.2% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Edwards AFB is ranked the 848th 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). Edwards AFB was ranked the 886th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Edwards AFB's White Population

1,416 residents of Edwards AFB, or 56.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Edwards AFB is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Edwards AFB ranks 834th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edwards AFB's White population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. White residents' share of Edwards AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 56.6%.

Edwards AFB is more White than neighboring North Edwards (42.9% White), California City (28.2% White), Mojave (27.9% White), Boron (32.8% White), and Rosamond (31.9% White).

Edwards AFB's Black Population

253 residents of Edwards AFB, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Edwards AFB is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Edwards AFB ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edwards AFB's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. Black residents' share of Edwards AFB's population has increased from 9.3% to 10.1%.

Edwards AFB is more Black than neighboring North Edwards (7.9% Black), Boron (7.3% Black), and Rosamond (9.6% Black). Edwards AFB is less Black than neighboring California City (23.5% Black), and Mojave (20.3% Black).

Edwards AFB's Asian Population

44 residents of Edwards AFB, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Edwards AFB is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Edwards AFB ranks 545th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edwards AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Edwards AFB's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.8%.

Edwards AFB is more Asian than neighboring North Edwards (0% Asian), and Mojave (0.8% Asian). Edwards AFB is less Asian than neighboring California City (2% Asian), Boron (2.9% Asian), and Rosamond (3.6% Asian).

Edwards AFB's Hispanic Population

534 residents of Edwards AFB, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Edwards AFB is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Edwards AFB ranks 872nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edwards AFB's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Edwards AFB's population has increased from 19.7% to 21.4%.

Edwards AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring North Edwards (16.3% Hispanic). Edwards AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring California City (39.6% Hispanic), Mojave (47.2% Hispanic), Boron (35.3% Hispanic), and Rosamond (47.6% Hispanic).

Edwards AFB's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Edwards AFB, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Edwards AFB is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Edwards AFB ranks 438th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edwards AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Edwards AFB's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.2%.

Edwards AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mojave (0.9% Native American/Other). Edwards AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Edwards (2% Native American/Other), California City (1.5% Native American/Other), and Boron (6% Native American/Other).

Edwards AFB's Multiracial Population

224 residents of Edwards AFB, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Edwards AFB is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Edwards AFB ranks 110th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edwards AFB's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Edwards AFB's population has increased from 8.3% to 9.0%.

Edwards AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring California City (5.1% Multiracial), Mojave (2.9% Multiracial), and Rosamond (6.1% Multiracial). Edwards AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring North Edwards (31% Multiracial), and Boron (15.8% 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.