Arcata
Arcata has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,315. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $133,500. At a median age of 25.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.
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How many people live in Arcata, California?
Arcata, California has about 16,651 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Arcata, California?
The typical household in Arcata, California earns about $22,315 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 $133,500, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.
How educated are people in Arcata, California?
About 41.6% 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 32.2% of people in Arcata, California live below the federal poverty line.
Has Arcata, California grown since 1990?
Yes, Arcata, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,454 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024