Humboldt County Summary

Life in Humboldt County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Humboldt County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Humboldt County:

  • The population in Humboldt County is 136,132.

  • The median home value in Humboldt County is $444,650.

  • The median income in Humboldt County is $57,881.

  • The median rent in Humboldt County is $1,191.

  • The unemployment rate in Humboldt County is 9.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Humboldt County is 19.8%.

  • The average high in Humboldt County is 57.4° and there are 129.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Humboldt County

List Of Cities & Towns in Humboldt County

Eureka, CA Population 26,519

Arcata, CA Population 18,536

McKinleyville, CA Population 16,913

Fortuna, CA Population 12,527

Myrtletown, CA Population 4,946

Pine Hills, CA Population 3,508

Rio Dell, CA Population 3,386

Cutten, CA Population 3,309

Humboldt Hill, CA Population 3,273

Bayview CDP (Humboldt County), CA Population 2,719

Garberville, CA Population 1,815

Ferndale, CA Population 1,569

Willow Creek, CA Population 1,371

Westhaven-Moonstone, CA Population 1,298

Redway, CA Population 1,257

Hydesville, CA Population 1,060

Blue Lake, CA Population 841

Fieldbrook, CA Population 777

Indianola, CA Population 717

Manila, CA Population 663

Miranda, CA Population 656

Fields Landing, CA Population 629

Loleta, CA Population 532

Scotia, CA Population 510

Shelter Cove, CA Population 500

Trinidad, CA Population 449

Orick, CA Population 308

Samoa, CA Population 223

Myers Flat, CA Population 208

Benbow, CA Population 153

Big Lagoon, CA Population 104

Alderpoint, CA Population 91

Redcrest, CA Population 0

Phillipsville, CA Population 0

Weott, CA Population 0

Map Of Humboldt County

Humboldt County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Humboldt County is 57.4°.

  • There are 99.46 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 129.2 inches of rain each year with 4.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:52 hours of sun each day in Humboldt County.

StatHumboldt County
Mean High57.4
Nice Days99.46
Rainfall129.2
Snowfall4.5
Sunny_hours5:52
57.4°
Average High
129.2
Inches of Rain

Humboldt County Photos

Arcata Farmers Market
Source: Wikipedia User Tony | CC BY 2.0
Arcata California Houses
Source: Wikipedia User Marina | CC BY 2.0
Arcata Plaza S
Source: Public Domain
Kinetic Sculpture Race   And Theyre Off
Source: Wikipedia User Christopher, Tania and Is | CC BY 2.0
Pythian Castle Arcata Ca
Source: Public Domain
Jacoby Storehouse Arcata Ca
Source: Public Domain

Humboldt County Demographics

Population over time in Humboldt County

The current population in Humboldt County is 136,132. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 137,014 0.7%
2021 136,101 0.1%
2020 135,940 -

Gender in Humboldt County

  • Humboldt County is 50.2% female with 68,403 female residents.

  • Humboldt County is 49.8% male with 67,728 male residents.

Female
50.2% (68,403)
Male
49.8% (67,728)
Gender Humboldt County CA USA
Female 50.2% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Humboldt County

Humboldt County is:

  • 71.6% White with 97,416 White residents.

  • 1.2% African American with 1,601 African American residents.

  • 3.4% American Indian with 4,593 American Indian residents.

  • 3.1% Asian with 4,256 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 324 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 833 Other residents.

  • 7.3% Two Or More with 9,980 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.6% Hispanic with 17,129 Hispanic residents.

White
71.6% (97,416)
African American
1.2% (1,601)
American Indian
3.4% (4,593)
Asian
3.1% (4,256)
Hawaiian
0.2% (324)
Other
0.6% (833)
Two Or More
7.3% (9,980)
Hispanic
12.6% (17,129)

Table: Humboldt County By Race

Race Humboldt County CA USA
White 71.6% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 1.2% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 3.4% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 3.1% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 7.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 12.6% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Humboldt County, California

  • 6.7% of households in Humboldt County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Humboldt County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Humboldt County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Humboldt County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Humboldt County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Humboldt County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Humboldt County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Humboldt County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Humboldt County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Humboldt County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.7% (9,155)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (7,511)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (12,053)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.8% (14,661)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (17,409)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (21,393)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (16,244)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0% (20,396)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.2% (8,483)
$200,000 or more
6.5% (8,823)
Income Humboldt County CA USA
Less than $10,000 6.7% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.5% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Humboldt County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (4,083)
9-12th Grade
6% (8,167)
High School / GED
24% (32,671)
Some College
27% (36,755)
Associate's Degree
10% (13,613)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (27,226)
Master's Degree
7% (9,529)
Professional Degree
2% (2,722)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,361)
Education Humboldt County CA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 24% 20% 26%
Some College 27% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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