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Population Review

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

White73.9%
Black or African American2.4%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.2%
Two or More Races0.2%

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 & Management27.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services13.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.7%
Public Administration5.7%
Construction4.4%
Manufacturing3.8%
Retail Trade3.6%
Information3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%
Agriculture & Mining1.4%

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.