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Point Arena

California · 449 residents · 1.366 sq mi
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Point Arena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,292. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $350,000. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $350,000, the poverty rate sits 128% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

449
−5%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
329 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.0
+20%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3474796117438751990201020202024Point Arena
2024789
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,292
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$16,638
+32%since 2000
from $12,591 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
31.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$350,000
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$903
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $853
28.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
54.7% rent
22.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
59.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
57.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
9.4
+88%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(286)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(150)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(13)
Diversity Score60.6%(272)
61
+15%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
7.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−11%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
52.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
16.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
16.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
11.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
7.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

25.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

55.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
44.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
25.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Arena, California?

Point Arena, California has about 449 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Point Arena, California earns about $37,292 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 $350,000, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Point Arena, California?

About 18.9% 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 31.5% 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 9 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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