Arcata
Arcata has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,551. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $91,100. At a median age of 26.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.
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How many people live in Arcata, California?
Arcata, California has about 15,197 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Arcata, California?
The typical household in Arcata, California earns about $18,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Arcata, California expensive?
In Arcata, California, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.
How educated are people in Arcata, California?
About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arcata, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Arcata, California?
About 28.1% of people in Arcata, California live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024