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Humboldt Hill

California · 3,414 residents · 4.155 sq mi
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Humboldt Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,693. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,600. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,414
+5%since 2000
from 3,246 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
822 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+6%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Humboldt Hill
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,693
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,121 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,355
+19%since 2000
from $16,222 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,600
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,047
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+144%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score21.6%(702)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(2,728)
Black1.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(298)
Asian3%(102)
Other20.2%(688)
Diversity Score57.7%(1,968)
Diversity Score
58
+167%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt Hill, California?

Humboldt Hill, California has about 3,414 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Humboldt Hill, California earns about $38,693 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 $278,600, and the typical rent is about $1,047 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt Hill, California?

About 18.4% 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 28.8% 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 507 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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