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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Humboldt County
- What is the median household income in Humboldt County?
- The median household income in Humboldt County is $111,042 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Humboldt County?
- The poverty rate in Humboldt County is 0.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Humboldt County?
- $369,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Humboldt County?
- The median gross rent in Humboldt County is $1,395 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Humboldt County residents have a college degree?
- 39.4% of adults in Humboldt County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,464
Median Income
$111,042
Median Home Value
$369,500
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
50.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,343 (+16%)
Home Value:
+$114,300 (+44.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.5 pp (-100%)
Bachelor's+:
+17.3 pp (+78.3%)
Unemployment:
-7.9 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,464
Median Age
50.0
Female
56.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.6%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
3.3%
Indian
2.0%
Filipino
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$111,042
±$49,254
+$14,708 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$136,131
Median Family Income
$140,833
Poverty Rate
0.0%
-8.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
0.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
38.5%
Household Income Distribution
$35–50k
23.7%
$50–75k
13.1%
$75–100k
9.1%
$100–150k
19.7%
$150–200k
10.2%
$200k+
24.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
659
Owner-Occupied
83.5%
Renter-Occupied
16.5%
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Median Home Value
$369,500
-$325,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,395
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
42.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.3%
$200–300k
28.2%
$300–500k
43.8%
$500k–$1M
22.7%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
44.8%
2 vehicles
18.7%
3+
36.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.1%
Single-fam. att.
4.7%
5–19 units
10.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.6%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
16.5%
2000–2009
3.3%
2010+
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
39.4%
+2.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
25.7%
Some College / Associate
11.9%
Less Than High School
3.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-6.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
14.5%
Self-Employed
5.9%
Government Workers
13.2%
Private For-Profit
80.9%
Industry
Prof. Services
21.1%
Construction
20.0%
Edu/Health
18.6%
Finance
8.1%
Public Admin
7.9%
Retail
6.6%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Transportation
5.0%
Arts/Entmt.
3.2%
Wholesale
1.2%
Occupation
Management
43.9%
Sales
32.5%
Food Prep
9.6%
Construction
9.1%
Production
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.3 min
Drove Alone
79.3%
Carpool
4.6%
Public Transit
1.6%
Work from Home
14.5%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
659
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
54.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
22.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.0%
5–9
10.3%
10–14
1.4%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
3.5%
35–44
14.1%
45–54
15.0%
55–64
9.1%
65–74
8.7%
75–84
8.6%
85+
16.2%
Under 18: 18.2%
Working age (18–64): 81.8%
65 and over: 25.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
20.7%
Naturalized Citizen
81.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
7.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
75.2%
Asia
24.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.8%
With a Disability
4.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
98.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
95.6%
Has a Computer
95.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
96.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Humboldt County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Humboldt County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Other flows - West | 374 | 557 |
| Other flows - South | 198 | 328 |
| Los Angeles County | 179 | 222 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 113 | 162 |
| San Diego County | 110 | 141 |
| Sacramento County | 107 | 161 |
| Shasta County | 88 | 132 |
| Other flows - Northeast | 85 | 121 |
| Sonoma County | 84 | 133 |
| Orange County | 69 | 89 |