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Happy Camp

California · 905 residents · 12.107 sq mi
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Happy Camp has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $152,700. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
905
+7%since 2019
from 844 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
75 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 70 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
−5%since 2019
from 52.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4676828971K1K201020202024Happy Camp
2024539
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,224 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,796
−2%since 2019
from $22,279 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $153,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $650 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
40.0% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+17%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(404)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(56)
Asian1.3%(11)
Other44%(371)
Diversity Score71.6%(605)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(465)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(73)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other41.7%(377)
Diversity Score71.4%(646)
Diversity Score
71
Unchangedsince 2019
from 72 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.9 min
−16%since 2019
from 10.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 24.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Female
51.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Happy Camp, California?

Happy Camp, California has about 905 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Happy Camp, California?

The typical household in Happy Camp, California earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Happy Camp, California expensive?

In Happy Camp, California, the median home is worth about $152,700, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Happy Camp, California?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Happy Camp, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Happy Camp, California?

About 31.5% of people in Happy Camp, California live below the federal poverty line.

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