Arcata, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Arcata, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
18,266
Unemployment
14.6%
Poverty
34.5%
Median Home
$356,800
Median Income
$38,603
Median Rent
$1,027
Arcata SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
2
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Arcata, CA Crime Report
708
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,823.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
62.99%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Arcata / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 708 | 3,823.7 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 77 | 415.9 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 10.8 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 27 | 145.8 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 42 | 226.8 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 631 | 3,407.9 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 125 | 675.1 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 439 | 2,370.9 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 67 | 361.8 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Arcata, CA Cost Of Living
126
Arcata's Overall Cost Of Living
Arcata's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Arcata | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 150 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 135 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 126 | 100 | |
Arcata, CA Photos
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Rankings for Arcata in California
Map Of Arcata, CA
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Population over time in Arcata
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,266 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 18,050 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 17,814 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 17,775 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 17,752 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 17,679 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 17,559 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 17,421 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 17,118 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 17,100 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Arcata
| Race | Arcata | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.9% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 15.2% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Arcata
| Gender | Arcata | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Arcata for adults over 25
| Education | Arcata | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Arcata, California
| Income | Arcata | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.6% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.5% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.8% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.0% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
