Humboldt County, CA

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    2024 Population
    134,541
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.9
    0.758% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.7%
    1.25% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $61,160
    0.0409% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $446,900
    6.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    57,918
    3.16% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Humboldt County, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.3% of the residents in Humboldt County, CA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Humboldt County, CA are California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (1,570 degrees awarded in 2024), College of the Redwoods (1,072 degrees), and Fredrick and Charles Beauty College (63 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Humboldt County, CA was $446,900, and the homeownership rate was 56.5%.

    Most people in Humboldt County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Humboldt County, CA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Humboldt County, CA is home to a population of 135k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.19% of Humboldt County, CA residents were born outside of the country (8.33k people).

    In 2024, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.5k people) in Humboldt County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.89k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 6.77k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    97%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.3% of Humboldt County, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Humboldt County, CA was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Humboldt County, CA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      93.5k ± 502
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      8.89k ± 734
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      6.77k ± 965
    14.2%
    Hispanic Population
    19k people

    In 2024, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.5k people) in Humboldt County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.89k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 6.77k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    14.2% of the people in Humboldt County, CA are hispanic (19k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Humboldt County, CA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
    2. Philippines
      827,719 ± 22,100 people
    3. China
      695,724 ± 20,296 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.19%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    8.33k people
    6.46%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    8.75k people

    As of 2024, 6.19% of Humboldt County, CA residents (8.33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Humboldt County, CA was 6.46%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,807 ± 307
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,058 ± 346
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      897 ± 287

    Humboldt County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.65 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.1% of the population of Humboldt County, CA has health coverage, with 32.2% on employee plans, 32.1% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.57% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Humboldt County, CA see 1,642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1216 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 160 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,642 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Humboldt County, CA

    Primary care physicians in Humboldt County, CA see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.85%
    Uninsured
    32.2%
    Employer Coverage
    32.1%
    Medicaid
    13.9%
    Medicare
    15.3%
    Non-Group
    1.57%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Humboldt County, CA declined by 16% from 5.78% to 4.85%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Humboldt County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.32 in Humboldt County, CA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.1% in Humboldt County, CA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.96% in Humboldt County, CA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Humboldt County, CA employs 57.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Humboldt County, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,838 people), Retail Trade (6,921 people), and Educational Services (6,517 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($89,826), Finance & Insurance ($74,537), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,893).

    Employment

    Occupations

    57.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,009
    −3.16%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.08%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Humboldt County, CA declined at a rate of −3.16%, from 59.8k employees to 57.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Humboldt County, CA, are Management Occupations (6,326 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,014 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,311 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Humboldt County, CA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    57.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,009
    −3.16%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.08%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Humboldt County, CA declined at a rate of −3.16%, from 59.8k employees to 57.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Humboldt County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,838 people), Retail Trade (6,921 people), and Educational Services (6,517 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Humboldt County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Humboldt County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,980
    Median earning men ± $2,372
    $34,122
    Median earning women ± $2,133

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,417), Public Administration ($60,341), and Manufacturing ($57,852).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($47,518), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,375), and Wholesale Trade ($44,375).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 208
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 207
      Construction
    3. 200
      Retail Trade

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    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $391k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $248k
      Retail Trade
    3. $148k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from California

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    Alex Padilla
    Senator from California3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
    Adam Schiff
    Senator from California1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Humboldt County, CA awarded 2,705 degrees. The student population of Humboldt County, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,951 male students and 6,061 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Humboldt County, CA are White (1,435 and 53.2%), Hispanic or Latino (698 and 25.9%), Two or More Races (199 and 7.37%), and Unknown (119 and 4.41%).

    The largest universities in Humboldt County, CA by number of degrees awarded are California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (1,570 and 58%), College of the Redwoods (1,072 and 39.6%), and Fredrick and Charles Beauty College (63 and 2.33%).

    The most popular majors in Humboldt County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (260 and 9.61%), General Psychology (184 and 6.8%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (172 and 6.36%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,084 for in-state students and $18,684 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Humboldt County, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 5.89%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 11,012 (45% men and 55% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 11,012 students enrolled in Humboldt County, CA, 45% men and 55% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,506 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      130 degrees awarded
    2. General Biological Sciences
      96 degrees awarded
    3. Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science
      88 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Humboldt County, CA was General Psychology with 130 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Humboldt County, CA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
      1,570 degrees awarded
    2. College of the Redwoods
      1,072 degrees awarded
    3. Fredrick and Charles Beauty College
      63 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt with 1,570 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,105 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Humboldt County, CA, which is 0.691 times less than the 1,600 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,435 degrees mean that there were 2.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 698 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($6,084) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,313) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($938) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Humboldt County, CA was $446,900 in 2024, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $418,800 to $446,900, a 6.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Humboldt County, CA is 56.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Humboldt County, CA have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Humboldt County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 24.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Humboldt County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.284%.

    Housing

    Property

    $446,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,723
    $31,053
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,313

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Humboldt County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Humboldt County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    56.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 56.5% of the housing units in Humboldt County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Humboldt County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $61,160
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,660
    54.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,887

    In 2024, the median household income of the 54.9k households in Humboldt County, CA grew to $61,160 from the previous year's value of $61,135.

    The following chart displays the households in Humboldt County, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Humboldt County, CA is from California.
    0.493
    2024 Wage GINI in California
    0.495
    2023 Wage GINI in California

    In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (67.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (13%)
    3. Carpooled (11%)

    In 2024, 67.9% of workers in Humboldt County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13%) and those who carpooled to work (11%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Humboldt County, CA have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in Humboldt County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Humboldt County, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Humboldt County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Humboldt County, CA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 24.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Humboldt County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.284%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Humboldt County, CA (24.6k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Humboldt County, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 18.5% of the children was living in poverty in Humboldt County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 432 in Humboldt County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 54.3% per 100,000 population.

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