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Point Arena

California · 460 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 $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $345,700. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
460
−3%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
337 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+36%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3474796117438751990201020202024Point Arena
2024789
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,701
+88%since 2000
from $12,591 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
57.7% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(251)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(141)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.7%(81)
Diversity Score75.5%(347)
Diversity Score
75
+43%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+13%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.6%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
41.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Arena, California?

Point Arena, California has about 460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Point Arena, California earns about $48,750 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 $345,700, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Point Arena, California?

About 25.6% 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 19.3% 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 20 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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