Arcata city, CA — Population & Demographics
Arcata city, CA has a population of 18,578. The median household income is $48,731 and the median age is 28.0.
18,578
Population
$48,731
Median Income
$466,600
Median Home Value
28.0
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$48,731
Median Household Income
$30,772
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$466,600
Median Home Value
$1,287
Median Rent
33.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.0%
High School+
45.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
59.2%
Public Transit
13.4%
Work From Home
18.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.6%
Foreign Born
85.7%
Non-English at Home
3.0%
Veterans
16.1%
With Disability
95.2%
Health Insurance
95.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 13.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 5.7% |
| Construction | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Arcata city, CA has a population of 18,578 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Arcata city, CA is $48,731, with 15.5% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in Arcata city, CA is $466,600, with median rent at $1,287.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.