Arcata, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Arcata, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
18,178
Unemployment
11.7%
Poverty
38.0%
Median Home
$341,000
Median Income
$35,506
Median Rent
$1,023
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
677
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,693.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
49.11%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Arcata / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 677 | 3,693.0 | 2,772.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 72 | 392.8 | 441.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 16 | 87.3 | 132.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 43 | 234.6 | 267.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 605 | 3,300.2 | 2,331.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 122 | 665.5 | 386.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 425 | 2,318.4 | 1,586.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 58 | 316.4 | 358.8 | 219.9 |
Arcata, CA Cost Of Living
124
Arcata's Overall Cost Of Living
Arcata's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Arcata | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 121 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 150 | 196 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 134 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 118 | 100 | |
Arcata, CA Photos
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Rankings for Arcata in California
Map Of Arcata, CA
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3
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4
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Population over time in Arcata
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18,178 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 18,050 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 17,814 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 17,775 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 17,752 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 17,679 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 17,559 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 17,421 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 17,118 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 17,100 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Arcata
| Race | Arcata | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.7% | 37.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.1% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 16.8% | 39.0% | 18.0% |
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 | 3.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Arcata, California
| Income | Arcata | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.8% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.8% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.2% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.8% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.5% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.1% | 16.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
