COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Humboldt County

California · 119,118 residents · 3,568.025 sq mi

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Humboldt County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,586. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $88,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.2

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 9%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

119,118

−6%vs 2000

vs 126,518 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

33 / sq mi

−6%vs 2000

vs 35 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.2

−8%vs 2000

vs 36.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024135K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,586

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $31,226 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,436

−28%vs 2000

vs $17,203 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

17.6%

−1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$88,500

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $128,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$409

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $537 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

58.8%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 57.6% in 2000

41.2% rent

Afford Score

3.8

−9%vs 2000

vs 4.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic81.6%(103,230)

Black0.8%(1,035)

Hispanic / Latino6.5%(8,210)

Asian1.6%(2,022)

Other0%

Diversity Score22.7%(28,718)

1990

White, non-Hispanic90.7%(108,014)

Black0.7%(854)

Hispanic / Latino4%(4,737)

Asian2%(2,342)

Other6.6%(7,908)

Diversity Score29.2%(34,767)

Diversity Score

+29%vs 2000

vs 23 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.0%

−3.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

80.5%

−4.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.9%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.3 min

+50%vs 2000

vs 12.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt County, California?

Humboldt County, California has about 119,118 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Humboldt County, California?

The typical household in Humboldt County, California earns about $23,586 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humboldt County, California expensive?

In Humboldt County, California, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt County, California?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humboldt County, California?

About 17.6% of people in Humboldt County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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