Fort Bragg, CA Demographics

A map of Fort Bragg's Population by Race

Fort Bragg, California has an estimated population of 7,032, a less than 1% change from the 6,983 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.4% White, 30.4% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Bragg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Bragg is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Fort Bragg, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 55.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Bragg is ranked the 580th 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). Fort Bragg was ranked the 576th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Bragg's White Population

4,178 residents of Fort Bragg, or 59.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Bragg is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fort Bragg ranks 804th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Bragg's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Fort Bragg's population has increased from 58.2% to 59.4%.

Fort Bragg is more White than neighboring Cleone (56.1% White), and Little River (21.3% White). Fort Bragg is less White than neighboring Caspar (73.1% White), Mendocino (85.5% White), and Albion (90.4% White).

Fort Bragg's Black Population

40 residents of Fort Bragg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Bragg is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fort Bragg ranks 959th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Bragg's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of Fort Bragg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Fort Bragg is more Black than neighboring Cleone (0% Black), Caspar (0.4% Black), Mendocino (0% Black), Little River (0% Black), and Albion (0% Black).

Fort Bragg's Asian Population

133 residents of Fort Bragg, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Bragg is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fort Bragg ranks 949th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Bragg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Asian residents' share of Fort Bragg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Fort Bragg is more Asian than neighboring Cleone (1.1% Asian), and Little River (0% Asian). Fort Bragg is less Asian than neighboring Caspar (3.9% Asian), and Albion (4.8% Asian).

Fort Bragg's Hispanic Population

2,139 residents of Fort Bragg, or 30.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Bragg is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Bragg ranks 604th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Bragg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Bragg's population has decreased from 32.0% to 30.4%.

Fort Bragg is more Hispanic than neighboring Caspar (12.5% Hispanic), Mendocino (12.5% Hispanic), and Albion (0% Hispanic). Fort Bragg is less Hispanic than neighboring Cleone (31.6% Hispanic), and Little River (78.7% Hispanic).

Fort Bragg's Native American/Other Population

109 residents of Fort Bragg, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Bragg is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Bragg ranks 484th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Bragg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Bragg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Fort Bragg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cleone (0% Native American/Other), Caspar (0% Native American/Other), Mendocino (0% Native American/Other), Little River (0% Native American/Other), and Albion (0% Native American/Other).

Fort Bragg's Multiracial Population

433 residents of Fort Bragg, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Bragg is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Bragg ranks 528th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Bragg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Bragg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

Fort Bragg is more Multiracial than neighboring Mendocino (0% Multiracial), Little River (0% Multiracial), and Albion (4.8% Multiracial). Fort Bragg is less Multiracial than neighboring Cleone (11.1% Multiracial), and Caspar (10% 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.