Del Norte County, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 49th-largest in California

The population of Del Norte County, California is 27,293 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest county in California. The median household income is $66,780, the median home value is $319,600, and the median age is 40.8.

The population of Del Norte County has declined 5.5% since 2010 (28,568 → 27,009), a -0.40% annualized rate.

Del Norte County within California · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

27,293

Population

-0.40%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$66,780

Median Income

$319,600

Median Home Value

Del Norte County covers 1,006 sq mi of land at 27.1 people per square mile.

About Del Norte County, CA

Del Norte County is a county in California with a population of 27,293. It ranks #49 among counties in California by population. The median age is 40.8, older than the national median. The population is 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

The median household income in Del Norte County is $66,780, below the US median of $74,580. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $319,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,182. The homeownership rate of 71.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Del Norte County reflects 21.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.8 minutes each way.

Del Norte County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Del Norte County had a population of 28,568 in 2010 and 27,009 in 2024, a -5.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,568 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.39%.

27,009

Population (2024)

28,568

Population (2010)

28,568

Peak (2010)

-0.39%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	28,568	-	-	estimate
2011	28,447	-121	-0.42%	estimate
2012	28,195	-252	-0.89%	estimate
2013	27,821	-374	-1.33%	estimate
2014	27,182	-639	-2.30%	estimate
2015	27,198	+16	+0.06%	estimate
2016	27,415	+217	+0.80%	estimate
2017	27,383	-32	-0.12%	estimate
2018	27,793	+410	+1.50%	estimate
2019	27,903	+110	+0.40%	estimate
2020	27,616	-287	-1.03%	estimate
2021	27,581	-35	-0.13%	estimate
2022	26,758	-823	-2.98%	estimate
2023	26,571	-187	-0.70%	estimate
2024	27,009	+438	+1.65%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	67.1%
Black or African American	2.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	10.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.8

Median Age

45.6%

Female

54.4%

Male

19.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

5.5%

20–24

4.2%

25–34

14.2%

35–44

13.1%

45–54

11.8%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

7.9%

65–74

12.3%

75–84

6.3%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 19.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$66,780$-29,554 vs state
Mean household income	$86,246
Per-capita income	$31,008
Poverty rate	6.9%-1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.2%
Employment-to-population	46.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.3%

Public administration

16.2%

Education & health care

9.6%

Construction

6.7%

Finance & real estate

5.7%

Manufacturing

5.5%

Agriculture

5.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.0%

The largest employment sector in Del Norte County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

3.7%

Carpool

70.5%

Public transit

7.5%

Work from home

17.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$319,600$-375,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,182

Median rent

71.2%

Homeownership rate

11,156

Total housing units

86.2%

Occupied

13.8%

Vacant

28.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.1%

With health insurance

94.6%

With broadband internet

22.4%

Foreign-born

6.9%

Veterans (18+)

20.5%

With a disability

87.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.5%

High School+

21.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Del Norte County, California has a population of 27,293 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest county in California. Population density is 27 people per square mile.

The population of Del Norte County has declined 5.5% since 2010 (28,568 → 27,009), a -0.40% annualized rate.

The median household income in Del Norte County, California is $66,780, with mean (average) household income of $86,246 and per-capita income of $31,008. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Del Norte County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.1%), Hispanic or Latino (10.3%), Black or African American (2.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Del Norte County, California is 40.8 years. Residents are 45.6% female and 54.4% male.

The median home value in Del Norte County is $319,600 and median monthly rent is $1,182. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,156 total housing units, 13.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Del Norte County, California is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Los Angeles is among the largest cities associated with Del Norte County, California, with a population of 3,857,897.