Fortuna, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fortuna, California is 12,413 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 446th-largest city in California. The median household income is $61,603, the median home value is $353,200, and the median age is 36.7.
The population has grown 0.5% since 2010 (12,048 → 12,114).
12,413
Population
2363
People / sq mi
$61,603
Median Income
$353,200
Median Home Value
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Fortuna covers 5.3 sq mi of land at 2363 people per square mile.
About Fortuna, CA
Remote work is unusually rare in Fortuna: 6.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Fortuna is a city in California with a population of 12,413.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $61,603, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.7%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $353,200, with typical rent around $1,126.
College attainment is 22.8%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 6.1%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Fortuna city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Fortuna city had a population of 12,048 in 2010 and 12,114 in 2024, a 0.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,495 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.04%.
12,114
Population (2024)
12,048
Population (2010)
12,495
Peak (2020)
0.04%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,048 |
| 2011 | 12,028 |
| 2012 | 11,927 |
| 2013 | 11,891 |
| 2014 | 11,973 |
| 2015 | 12,057 |
| 2016 | 12,199 |
| 2017 | 12,277 |
| 2018 | 12,322 |
| 2019 | 12,259 |
| 2020 | 12,495 |
| 2021 | 12,465 |
| 2022 | 12,389 |
| 2023 | 12,245 |
| 2024 | 12,114 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,603
Median Household Income
$34,278
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$353,200
Median Home Value
$1,126
Median Rent
59.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
86.0%
High School+
22.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
76.4%
Public Transit
6.1%
Work From Home
22.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
15.3%
Foreign Born
82.0%
Non-English at Home
7.6%
Veterans
18.8%
With Disability
95.5%
Health Insurance
91.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Public Administration | 7.1% |
| Information | 7.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fortuna, California has a population of 12,413 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 446th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Fortuna, California is $61,603, with 11.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fortuna, California is $353,200, with median monthly rent at $1,126 and a homeownership rate of 59.0%.
The median age in Fortuna, California is 36.7 years. The population is 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
The population has grown 0.5% since 2010 (12,048 → 12,114).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.