McKinleyville, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of McKinleyville, California is 17,152 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 381st-largest city in California. The median household income is $66,096, the median home value is $414,200, and the median age is 39.2.
17,152
Population
821
People / sq mi
$66,096
Median Income
$414,200
Median Home Value
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McKinleyville covers 20.9 sq mi of land at 821 people per square mile.
About McKinleyville, CA
What distinguishes McKinleyville is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 821 people per square mile. With 17,152 residents, McKinleyville is a city in California.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $66,096 — below the US median of $78,538. About 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $414,200, with typical rent around $1,441.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 37.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 9.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$66,096
Median Household Income
$35,533
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$414,200
Median Home Value
$1,441
Median Rent
59.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.1%
High School+
37.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
78.4%
Public Transit
9.6%
Work From Home
21.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.8%
Foreign Born
93.3%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
17.3%
With Disability
95.5%
Health Insurance
95.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.9% |
| Public Administration | 9.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.2% |
| Construction | 7.9% |
| Retail Trade | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
McKinleyville, California has a population of 17,152 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 381st-largest city in California.
The median household income in McKinleyville, California is $66,096, with 7.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in McKinleyville, California is $414,200, with median monthly rent at $1,441 and a homeownership rate of 59.4%.
The median age in McKinleyville, California is 39.2 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.