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Del Norte County

California · 27,743 residents · 1,006.202 sq mi
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Del Norte County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,981. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,500. Households here earn about 36% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,743
+1%since 2000
from 27,507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+10%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K25K26K28K29K1990201020202024Del Norte County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,981
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,642 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,361
+67%since 2000
from $14,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+33%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(19,294)
Black4.2%(1,167)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(3,829)
Asian2.3%(619)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.7%(12,845)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(16,262)
Black3%(841)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(5,321)
Asian3%(826)
Other13.1%(3,645)
Diversity Score71.9%(19,939)
Segregation Score18.5%(5,127)
Diversity Score
72
+54%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Del Norte County, California?

Del Norte County, California has about 27,743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Del Norte County, California?

The typical household in Del Norte County, California earns about $49,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Del Norte County, California expensive?

In Del Norte County, California, the median home is worth about $227,500, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Del Norte County, California?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Del Norte County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Del Norte County, California?

About 17.1% of people in Del Norte County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Del Norte County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Del Norte County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,283 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 2.01Census Tract 1.06Census Tract 1.01Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 2.02Census Tract 1.07Census Tract 1.04Census Tract 2.03Census Tract 9900
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 95531ZIP 95567ZIP 95538ZIP 95548ZIP 95543
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