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McKinleyville

California · 15,177 residents · 20.882 sq mi
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McKinleyville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,120. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,177
+12%since 2000
from 13,599 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
727 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+3%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024McKinleyville
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,120
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,047 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,564
+32%since 2000
from $17,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,800
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+91%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(12,499)
Black0.6%(95)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,081)
Asian1.4%(205)
Other8.7%(1,317)
Diversity Score38.8%(5,895)
Diversity Score
39
+161%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKinleyville, California?

McKinleyville, California has about 15,177 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKinleyville, California?

The typical household in McKinleyville, California earns about $47,120 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 $307,800, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in McKinleyville, California?

About 26.1% 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 10.2% of people in McKinleyville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has McKinleyville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, McKinleyville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,428 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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