Humboldt County, California
CA · FIPS 06023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 134,541 | — | #491 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,160 | -18.6% | #1,970 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,138 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $446,900 | +58.5% | #201 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,287 | +10.7% | #435 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.2% | #2,535 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Humboldt County has a population of 134,541, making it the #491 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Humboldt County is $61,160, ranking #1,970 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 9.0%.
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The median home value in Humboldt County is $446,900 (+58.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,287/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.5%.
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95.1% of residents in Humboldt County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Humboldt County, California
Humboldt County, California has a total population of 134,541, making it the 491st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Humboldt County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Humboldt County is $61,160, which ranks #1,970 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0%.
The median home value in Humboldt County is $446,900, 58.5% above the national median. Renters in Humboldt County pay a median gross rent of $1,287 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Humboldt County, 33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.6 min.
Humboldt County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.2%) and Two or More Races (8.0%).
All data for Humboldt County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.