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Crescent City Micro

Crescent City, CA · 1 counties · 27,743 residents · 1,006.202 sq mi
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Crescent City 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.

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
23K25K26K28K29K1990201020202024Crescent City
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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Principal cities

Crescent CityCENTRAL6,002
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1 component county

Del Norte CountyCENTRAL26,410
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crescent City, CA?

Crescent City, CA has about 27,743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crescent City, CA?

The typical household in Crescent City, CA earns about $49,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crescent City, CA expensive?

In Crescent City, CA, the median home is worth about $227,500, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Crescent City, CA?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Crescent City, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crescent City, CA?

About 17.1% of people in Crescent City, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crescent City, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Crescent City, CA 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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