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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

McKinleyville

California · 10,749 residents · 20.882 sq mi
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McKinleyville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,795. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 2,850 residents. Median home value is $92,100. Households here earn about 25% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,749
−21%vs 2000
vs 13,599 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
515 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024McKinleyville
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,795
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,047 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,102
−27%vs 2000
vs $17,870 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $130,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$437
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $595 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
65.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.3% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(11,649)
Black0.4%(48)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(589)
Asian1%(142)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(2,024)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(9,980)
Black0.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(380)
Asian1%(106)
Other5.8%(623)
Diversity Score23.9%(2,572)
Diversity Score
24
+61%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.5%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+63%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKinleyville, California?

McKinleyville, California has about 10,749 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in McKinleyville, California?

The typical household in McKinleyville, California earns about $26,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McKinleyville, California expensive?

In McKinleyville, California, the median home is worth about $92,100, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in McKinleyville, California?

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

What is the poverty rate in McKinleyville, California?

About 15.4% of people in McKinleyville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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