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Crescent City

California · 6,673 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 $33,347. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,600. The poverty rate of 24.8% 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,673
+67%since 2000
from 4,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,399 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 2,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+10%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Crescent City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,347
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,133 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,237
−12%since 2000
from $12,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
69.5% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+23%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(2,947)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino11%(441)
Asian4.5%(182)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.5%(1,543)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(2,829)
Black10.8%(723)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(2,181)
Asian4.3%(284)
Other7.7%(517)
Diversity Score85.1%(5,678)
Diversity Score
85
+121%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 25.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
Female
33.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crescent City, California?

Crescent City, California has about 6,673 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crescent City, California earns about $33,347 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 $178,600, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Crescent City, California?

About 8.6% 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 24.8% of people in Crescent City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crescent City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Crescent City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,293 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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