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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fortuna

California · 10,497 residents · 5.252 sq mi
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Fortuna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,129. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $124,400. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,497
+21%since 1990
from 8,650 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,999 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 1,647 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+4%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K11K12K13K1990201020202024Fortuna
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,129
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,860 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,574
+28%since 1990
from $12,907 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.4%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$124,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$526
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $418 in 1990
US average: $602
62.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
37.7% rent
4.0
+14%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(8,272)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6%(523)
Asian0.8%(70)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,973)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(8,704)
Black0.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,097)
Asian0.9%(97)
Diversity Score27.6%(2,897)
28
+21%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fortuna, California?

Fortuna, California has about 10,497 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fortuna, California?

The typical household in Fortuna, California earns about $31,129 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 $124,400, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Fortuna, California?

About 14.1% 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 17.4% of people in Fortuna, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fortuna, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fortuna, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,847 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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