Blue Lake is a city located in Humboldt County California. Blue Lake has a 2024 population of 1,159. Blue Lake is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -4.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,211 in 2020.
The average household income in Blue Lake is $76,152 with a poverty rate of 24.41%. The median age in Blue Lake is 56.3 years: 49.1 years for males, and 56.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 708 | 84.19% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 7.61% |
| Native American | 45 | 5.35% |
| Other race | 24 | 2.85% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 449 | 1.87 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Non Family | 219 | 1.22 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Married | 181 | 2.37 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Male | 37 | 3 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Female | 12 | 2.83 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
2.28
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
54.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 4.85% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 3.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 30.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 10.54% |
| High School Graduate | 166 | 23.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 196 | 27.18% |
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 | 604 | 569 | 263 |
| Native American | 44 | 44 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 35 | 22 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 91.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,295 | $41,477 | $54,318 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,727 | $45,682 | $49,545 |
| High School Graduate | $34,250 | $35,795 | $33,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,455 | $37,917 | $48,199 |
| Some College | $38,819 | $0 | $38,194 |
$40,455
Average Earnings
$37,917
Average Male
$48,199
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.18% of Blue Lake residents speak only English, while 2.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 685 | 184 | 26.86% |
| Multiple | 36 | 12 | 33.33% |
24.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.98%
Male Poverty Rate
17.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Lake is Multiple, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Lake is White, with 26.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Some College | 26.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.75% |
| High School | 6.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 5.7% |
| Female Employed | 4.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,469 | $110,704 |
| Households | $48,807 | $76,152 |
| Married Families | $102,227 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,344 | $34,871 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 8.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
76.58%
Born in Blue Lake
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Blue Lake residents were born in the United States, with 76.58% having been born in California. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,094 | -13 | -1.17% |
| 2028 | 1,107 | -13 | -1.16% |
| 2027 | 1,120 | -13 | -1.15% |
| 2026 | 1,133 | -13 | -1.13% |
| 2025 | 1,146 | -13 | -1.12% |
| 2024 | 1,159 | -13 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 1,172 | -20 | -1.68% |
| 2022 | 1,192 | -15 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 1,207 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 1,211 | -40 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 1,251 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 1,259 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,264 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 1,265 | 15 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 1,250 | 9 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 1,241 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 1,245 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 1,249 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 1,257 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 1,254 | 0 | 0% |