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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fortuna

California · 8,650 residents · 5.252 sq mi
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Fortuna has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,860. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,847 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $83,300. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,650
−18%vs 2000
vs 10,497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,647 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 1,999 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K11K12K13K1990201020202024Fortuna
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,860
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,129 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,907
−22%vs 2000
vs $16,574 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.0%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$83,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $124,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$418
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $526 in 2000
US average: $450
62.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.3% in 2000
38.0% rent
3.5
−13%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(8,704)
Black0.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,097)
Asian0.9%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.6%(2,897)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(8,272)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6%(523)
Asian0.8%(70)
Other3.4%(297)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,973)
23
−17%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.9%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fortuna, California?

Fortuna, California has about 8,650 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fortuna, California?

The typical household in Fortuna, California earns about $23,860 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fortuna, California expensive?

In Fortuna, California, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Fortuna, California?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fortuna, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fortuna, California?

About 12.0% of people in Fortuna, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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