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Humboldt Hill

California · 3,498 residents · 4.155 sq mi
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Humboldt Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $300,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,498
+8%since 2000
from 3,246 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
842 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Humboldt Hill
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,594
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,121 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,790
+121%since 2000
from $16,222 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,600
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,213
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(2,409)
Black1.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(482)
Asian2.5%(87)
Other12.6%(440)
Diversity Score60.4%(2,112)
Diversity Score
60
+179%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt Hill, California?

Humboldt Hill, California has about 3,498 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Humboldt Hill, California earns about $74,594 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 $300,600, and the typical rent is about $1,213 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt Hill, California?

About 22.8% 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 9.1% 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 591 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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