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Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is a unified school district in California with a community population of 6,212. The median household income is $38,197 and the median age is 46.7.
6,212
Population
8
People / sq mi
$38,197
Median Income
46.7
Median Age
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District covers 774 sq mi of land at 8.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$38,197
Median Household Income
$22,389
Per Capita Income
37.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$437,600
Median Home Value
$945
Median Rent
61.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.6%
High School+
19.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District serves a community with a population of 6,212 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in California.
The median household income in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is $38,197, with a per capita income of $22,389. The poverty rate is 37.6%.
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is 81.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 64.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District, 88.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is $437,600, with a median rent of $945. The homeownership rate is 61.5%.
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Data for Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0637590).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.