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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Crescent City

California · 4,006 residents · 1.963 sq mi
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Crescent City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,133. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $88,000. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,006
−9%since 1990
from 4,380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,041 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 2,231 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.1
+1%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Crescent City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,133
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,885 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,833
+31%since 1990
from $9,809 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
34.6%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $380 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−12.9 ptssince 1990
from 45.8% in 1990
67.2% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+22%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(3,845)
Black1.3%(55)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(320)
Asian2.2%(97)
Diversity Score39.9%(1,746)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(2,947)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino11%(441)
Asian4.5%(182)
Diversity Score38.5%(1,543)
Diversity Score
39
−3%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 13.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crescent City, California?

Crescent City, California has about 4,006 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Crescent City, California?

The typical household in Crescent City, California earns about $20,133 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crescent City, California expensive?

In Crescent City, California, the median home is worth about $88,000, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Crescent City, California?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crescent City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crescent City, California?

About 34.6% of people in Crescent City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crescent City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Crescent City, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 374 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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