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 $63,817 with a poverty rate of 34.48%. The median age in Arcata is 27.2 years: 27.6 years for males, and 26.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arcata was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,230 | 71.37% |
| Two or more races | 2,085 | 11.25% |
| Other race | 1,500 | 8.09% |
| Asian | 662 | 3.57% |
| Black or African American | 635 | 3.43% |
| Native American | 298 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 126 | 0.68% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,496 | 2.26 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
| Non Family | 4,714 | 1.72 | 22.7 | 77.3 |
| Married | 1,559 | 3.12 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 894 | 3.34 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Male | 329 | 3.03 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
33.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 470 | 4.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,082 | 10.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,703 | 26.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,941 | 18.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,350 | 13.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 2,547 | 24.78% |
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 | 7,971 | 7,545 | 3,868 |
| Hispanic | 938 | 906 | 386 |
| 2+ Races | 740 | 674 | 290 |
| Other Race | 665 | 646 | 202 |
| Black | 292 | 270 | 80 |
| Asian | 163 | 110 | 80 |
| Native American | 161 | 154 | 51 |
| Islander | 64 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 97.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,900 | $36,375 | $33,871 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,814 | $51,926 | $68,973 |
| High School Graduate | $35,658 | $36,798 | $25,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $34,428 | $33,343 | $38,198 |
| Some College | $28,281 | $25,844 | $29,188 |
$34,428
Average Earnings
$33,343
Average Male
$38,198
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.12% of Arcata residents speak only English, while 14.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,951 | 3,394 | 28.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,346 | 1,124 | 47.91% |
| Multiple | 1,818 | 842 | 46.31% |
| Other | 1,356 | 686 | 50.59% |
| Asian | 527 | 356 | 67.55% |
| Black | 551 | 229 | 41.56% |
| Native | 270 | 150 | 55.56% |
| Islander | 118 | 106 | 89.83% |
34.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.49%
Male Poverty Rate
36.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arcata is Islander, with 89.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arcata is White, with 28.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73.36% |
| High School | 27.56% |
| Some College | 27.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.88% |
| Female Employed | 28.77% |
| Male Employed | 27.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,793 | $96,176 |
| Households | $43,444 | $63,817 |
| Married Families | $105,995 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,283 | $41,730 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.9%
Male Marriage Rate
20.2%
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
543
Number of Veterans
520
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 232 |
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 232 |
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 494 | 4.2% |
| Other Race | 24 | 1.73% |
| Black | 14 | 2.28% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 0.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
13.9%
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
66.91%
Born in Arcata
92.94%
Native Born
7.06%
Foreign Born
3.27%
Non Citizen
3.79%
Naturalized
92.94% of Arcata residents were born in the United States, with 66.91% having been born in California. 3.27% 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% |