CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 102
California · Humboldt County · 2,854 residents · 240.61 sq mi
Notable rankings
#138lowest low density in CA11.86/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Humboldt County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 102 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,000. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $623,500. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $623,500, the poverty rate sits 23% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,854
−5%since 2020
from 2,989 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 12 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+13%since 2020
from 42.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,550 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,331
+50%since 2020
from $33,653 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
−1%since 2020
from 0.474 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
Other services6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Education & health services4.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Public administration2.2%
Retail trade2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$623,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $438,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,882
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,263 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
−1%since 2020
from 9.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(167)
Asian1.1%(33)
Other12%(358)
Diversity Score40.1%(1,199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(2,205)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(260)
Asian1%(28)
Other12.3%(350)
Diversity Score47.5%(1,354)
Diversity Score
47
+18%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.7 min
+20%since 2020
from 23.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
54.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,854 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $70,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $623,500, and the typical rent is about $1,882 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 51.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 15.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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