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Point Arena

California · 453 residents (2025 est.) · 1.366 sq mi
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Point Arena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,095. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $436,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
789
+66%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+10%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:453 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3474796117438751990201020202024Point Arena
2024789
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,095
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,760
+216%since 2000
from $12,591 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+7%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$436,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,917
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
48.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−19%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(135)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.8%(250)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino59.7%(471)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(73)
Diversity Score67.3%(531)
Diversity Score
67
+27%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% 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
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.8%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+32.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 56.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 43.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Arena, California?

Point Arena, California has about 789 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Point Arena, California?

The typical household in Point Arena, California earns about $108,095 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point Arena, California expensive?

In Point Arena, California, the median home is worth about $436,000, and the typical rent is about $1,917 a month.

How educated are people in Point Arena, California?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Point Arena, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Point Arena, California?

About 10.1% of people in Point Arena, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Point Arena, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Point Arena, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 349 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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

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