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Crime in Fortuna summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fortuna. Key points include:
There were 171 total crimes in Fortuna in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fortuna is 1,399.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fortuna is 302.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fortuna is 1,096.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fortuna is -33.95% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Fortuna Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fortuna / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 171 | 1,399.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 37 | 302.9 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 49.1 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 188.3 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 134 | 1,096.9 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 40.9 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 114 | 933.2 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 122.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Fortuna summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fortuna. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fortuna is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fortuna is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fortuna is $414,815.
The median income in Fortuna is $62,289.
Fortuna's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fortuna Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fortuna | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 139 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fortuna, CA Weather
The average high in Fortuna is 64.7° and the average low is 44.7°.
There are 80.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 54.7 inches of precipitation each year with 3.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fortuna |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 54.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fortuna Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fortuna
The current population in Fortuna is 12,326. The population has increased 5.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,326 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 12,413 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 12,527 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 12,480 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 12,135 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 12,210 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 12,117 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 11,981 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 11,917 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 11,904 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 11,863 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 11,851 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 11,830 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 11,753 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 11,646 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fortuna
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Fortuna is:
61.2% White with 7,540 White residents.
2.0% African American with 241 African American residents.
1.6% American Indian with 197 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 348 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 87 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 616 Two Or More residents.
26.7% Hispanic with 3,297 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fortuna | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.7% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fortuna
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Fortuna is 52.3% female with 6,442 female residents.
Fortuna is 47.7% male with 5,884 male residents.
| Gender | Fortuna | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fortuna for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Fortuna completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Fortuna completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Fortuna completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Fortuna completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Fortuna completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Fortuna completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Fortuna completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Fortuna completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Fortuna completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fortuna | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fortuna, California
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6.8% of households in Fortuna earn Less than $10,000.
5.8% of households in Fortuna earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.5% of households in Fortuna earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.2% of households in Fortuna earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Fortuna earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.7% of households in Fortuna earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.9% of households in Fortuna earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.0% of households in Fortuna earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.6% of households in Fortuna earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.3% of households in Fortuna earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fortuna | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.7% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
