Arcata is a city located in Humboldt County California. Arcata has a 2024 population of 19,086. Arcata is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,790 in 2020.
The average household income in Arcata is $71,436 with a poverty rate of 29.58%. The median age in Arcata is 28 years: 28.4 years for males, and 27.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arcata was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,733 | 73.92% |
| Two or more races | 2,362 | 12.71% |
| Other race | 1,305 | 7.02% |
| Black or African American | 447 | 2.41% |
| Asian | 412 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 221 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.53% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,660 | 2.21 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Non Family | 4,715 | 1.67 | 21.6 | 78.4 |
| Married | 1,700 | 3.01 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Female | 950 | 3.15 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Male | 295 | 3.27 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
33.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 394 | 3.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,111 | 10.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,025 | 28.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,784 | 16.71% |
| High School Graduate | 1,520 | 14.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 2,704 | 25.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,532 | 8,186 | 4,124 |
| Hispanic | 973 | 946 | 367 |
| 2+ Races | 735 | 688 | 336 |
| Other Race | 653 | 626 | 188 |
| Black | 239 | 216 | 40 |
| Native American | 108 | 106 | 16 |
| Asian | 103 | 58 | 23 |
| Islander | 49 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 98.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 48.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,811 | $43,658 | $31,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,466 | $62,917 | $67,112 |
| High School Graduate | $34,219 | $48,281 | $30,785 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $21,979 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,089 | $37,205 | $36,932 |
| Some College | $30,968 | $30,102 | $31,631 |
$37,089
Average Earnings
$37,205
Average Male
$36,932
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.74% of Arcata residents speak only English, while 14.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,484 | 3,067 | 24.57% |
| Hispanic | 2,279 | 913 | 40.06% |
| Multiple | 1,875 | 846 | 45.12% |
| Other | 1,181 | 499 | 42.25% |
| Asian | 323 | 231 | 71.52% |
| Black | 385 | 175 | 45.45% |
| Native | 196 | 120 | 61.22% |
| Islander | 84 | 75 | 89.29% |
29.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.8%
Male Poverty Rate
31.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arcata is Islander, with 89.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arcata is White, with 24.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70.57% |
| Some College | 22.77% |
| High School | 22.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.53% |
| Female Employed | 24.32% |
| Male Employed | 21.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,879 | $100,540 |
| Households | $48,731 | $71,436 |
| Married Families | $105,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,359 | $50,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.9%
Male Marriage Rate
20.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
487
Number of Veterans
473
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 253 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 203 |
| 75+ | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 459 | 3.8% |
| Other Race | 19 | 1.65% |
| Black | 5 | 1.12% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
13.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.4%
Born in Arcata
93.83%
Native Born
6.17%
Foreign Born
3.23%
Non Citizen
2.94%
Naturalized
93.83% of Arcata residents were born in the United States, with 67.4% having been born in California. 3.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,456 | 74 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 19,382 | 74 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 19,308 | 74 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 19,234 | 74 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 19,160 | 74 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 19,086 | 74 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 19,012 | 434 | 2.34% |
| 2022 | 18,578 | 879 | 4.97% |
| 2021 | 17,699 | -1,091 | -5.81% |
| 2020 | 18,790 | 444 | 2.42% |
| 2019 | 18,346 | -28 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 18,374 | 77 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 18,297 | 82 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 18,215 | 232 | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 17,983 | 106 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 17,877 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 17,886 | -48 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 17,934 | -37 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 17,971 | 286 | 1.62% |
| 2010 | 17,685 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,651 | 1,454 | 9.57% |
| 1990 | 15,197 | 2,347 | 18.26% |
| 1980 | 12,850 | 3,865 | 43.02% |
| 1970 | 8,985 | 3,750 | 71.63% |
| 1960 | 5,235 | 1,506 | 40.39% |
| 1950 | 3,729 | 1,874 | 101.02% |
| 1940 | 1,855 | 146 | 8.54% |
| 1930 | 1,709 | 223 | 15.01% |
| 1920 | 1,486 | 365 | 32.56% |
| 1910 | 1,121 | 169 | 17.75% |
| 1900 | 952 | -10 | -1.04% |
| 1890 | 962 | 260 | 37.04% |
| 1880 | 702 | -18,754 | -96.39% |