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Humboldt Hill

California · 3,551 residents · 4.155 sq mi
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Humboldt Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $406,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,551
+9%since 2000
from 3,246 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
855 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 792 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−1%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Humboldt Hill
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511%(389)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.2%(114)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.1%(144)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(222)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.1%(286)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.7%(310)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(521)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(352)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.4%(477)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.3%(296)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849%(320)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.4%(120)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,667
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,121 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,571
+107%since 2000
from $16,222 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−3%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,500
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,896
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
−15%since 2009
from 6.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(2,745)
Black0.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(197)
Asian1.8%(58)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(2,231)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(792)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other14.2%(505)
Diversity Score
67
+81%since 2009
from 37 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican21.8%(775)
Spaniard0.3%(11)
Salvadoran0.2%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(13)
Ancestry
English15.9%(564)
Irish13.9%(492)
German6.8%(242)
Scottish4.6%(164)
Italian3.4%(121)
French2.6%(93)
Swedish2.6%(93)
Dutch2.5%(88)
Norwegian2.4%(84)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(79)
British1.7%(60)
American1.4%(51)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish1.4%(49)
Welsh1.2%(41)
Canadian0.9%(32)
Swiss0.8%(30)
Danish0.5%(17)
Polish0.5%(17)
Australian0.4%(13)
Greek0.3%(11)
Portuguese0.3%(9)
Austrian0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 81.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 84.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.9%(459)
Married47.6%(592)
Widowed0.8%(10)
Divorced14.6%(182)
Women 15+
Never married27.9%(463)
Married42.4%(705)
Widowed13.9%(231)
Divorced15.8%(262)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt Hill, California?

Humboldt Hill, California has about 3,551 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humboldt Hill, California?

The typical household in Humboldt Hill, California earns about $71,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humboldt Hill, California expensive?

In Humboldt Hill, California, the median home is worth about $406,500, and the typical rent is about $1,896 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt Hill, California?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt Hill, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humboldt Hill, California?

About 15.0% of people in Humboldt Hill, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humboldt Hill, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Humboldt Hill, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 644 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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