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Arcata Elementary School District
Arcata Elementary School District is a elementary school district in California with a community population of 15,684. The median household income is $50,344 and the median age is 26.4.
15,684
Population
875
People / sq mi
$50,344
Median Income
26.4
Median Age
Arcata Elementary School District covers 18 sq mi of land at 875.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 51.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$50,344
Median Household Income
$31,800
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$528,600
Median Home Value
$1,318
Median Rent
34.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.3%
High School+
49.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arcata Elementary School District serves a community with a population of 15,684 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in California.
The median household income in Arcata Elementary School District is $50,344, with a per capita income of $31,800. The poverty rate is 13.6%.
Arcata Elementary School District is 71.9% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 51.4% Asian, and 0.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Arcata Elementary School District, 96.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Arcata Elementary School District is $528,600, with a median rent of $1,318. The homeownership rate is 34.6%.
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Data for Arcata Elementary School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 0603000).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.