Beckwourth, CA

Beckwourth is a small town located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of eastern California. The town was founded in 1851 and was originally named Beckwourth Station. The town's name was changed to Beckwourth in 1872, after General James Beckwourth, a Union Army general during the American Civil War. Beckwourth is located approximately 60 miles east of Reno and 90 miles northeast of Yosemite National Park.

The population of Beckwourth was 2,811 at the 2010 census. The median age for residents was 47 years old, which is significantly lower than the statewide median age of 54 years old. Approximately 58% of residents are over the age of 25 years old, which is also lower than the statewide percentage of 61%. Approximately 73% of residents are married couples living together, which is also lower than the statewide percentage of 76%.

The majority (approximately 85%) of households in Beckwourth are made up of families with children under 18 years old. There are also a significant number (approximately 15%)of households made up entirely by individuals aged 65 or older. In terms of race and ethnicity, approximately 89%of residents identify as white, while just under 5% identify as black or African American and less than 1% identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. There are no significant differences between whites and other racial or ethnic groups when it comes to household composition.

One important factor that affects real estate prices in Beckwourth is access to transportation options. Because the town is located so far away from major metropolitan areas, there are limited transportation options available for residents who want to commute to work outside the town limits. This limits potential homebuyers' choices when it comes to locations within Beckwourth because most homes do not have easy access to public transportation or highways that lead into larger cities nearby. As a result, homes that are closer to major transportation hubs tend to be more expensive than homes that are located further away from transportation hubs."