Fortuna is a city located in Humboldt County California. Fortuna has a 2024 population of 12,214. Fortuna is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,496 in 2020.
The average household income in Fortuna is $80,311 with a poverty rate of 14.59%. The median age in Fortuna is 37.5 years: 37.9 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fortuna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,174 | 73.23% |
| Two or more races | 1,456 | 11.62% |
| Other race | 1,305 | 10.42% |
| Native American | 275 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 260 | 2.08% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,955 | 2.49 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 2,051 | 3.32 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Non Family | 1,957 | 1.28 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Female | 494 | 3.19 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 453 | 3.18 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 559 | 6.68% |
| Associates Degree | 695 | 8.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,273 | 15.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 459 | 5.48% |
| High School Graduate | 2,618 | 31.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 400 | 4.78% |
| Some College | 2,370 | 28.3% |
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 | 6,413 | 5,936 | 1,356 |
| Hispanic | 1,167 | 739 | 157 |
| 2+ Races | 711 | 669 | 139 |
| Other Race | 671 | 389 | 116 |
| Native American | 148 | 116 | 7 |
| Asian | 116 | 106 | 94 |
| Black | 57 | 57 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,576 | $109,881 | $36,827 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,370 | $96,157 | $41,080 |
| High School Graduate | $34,417 | $45,188 | $23,807 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,583 | $37,452 | $28,500 |
| Overall | $41,205 | $49,500 | $29,809 |
| Some College | $41,986 | $47,908 | $36,488 |
$41,205
Average Earnings
$49,500
Average Male
$29,809
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.08% of Fortuna residents speak only English, while 13.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,701 | 1,035 | 11.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,380 | 606 | 25.46% |
| Other | 1,305 | 496 | 38.01% |
| Multiple | 1,456 | 135 | 9.27% |
| Asian | 254 | 28 | 11.02% |
| Native | 264 | 28 | 10.61% |
14.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.64%
Male Poverty Rate
15.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fortuna is Other, with 38.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fortuna is Multiple, with 9.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.19% |
| High School | 13.14% |
| Some College | 9.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.69% |
| Male Employed | 4.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,009 | $94,718 |
| Households | $58,633 | $80,311 |
| Married Families | $86,712 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,981 | $53,203 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
809
Number of Veterans
761
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 259 |
| First Gulf War | 185 |
| Korea | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| World War II | 73 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 251 |
| 65 to 74 | 209 |
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 35 to 54 | 142 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 780 | 10.17% |
| Other Race | 25 | 2.79% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.55% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
73.56%
Born in Fortuna
91.26%
Native Born
8.74%
Foreign Born
4.7%
Non Citizen
4.04%
Naturalized
91.26% of Fortuna residents were born in the United States, with 73.56% having been born in California. 4.7% 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 | 11,862 | -71 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 11,933 | -70 | -0.58% |
| 2027 | 12,003 | -70 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 12,073 | -71 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 12,144 | -70 | -0.57% |
| 2024 | 12,214 | -71 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 12,285 | -105 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | 12,390 | -79 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 12,469 | -27 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 12,496 | 348 | 2.86% |
| 2019 | 12,148 | -28 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 12,176 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 12,175 | 28 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 12,147 | 82 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 12,065 | 59 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 12,006 | 66 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 11,940 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 11,926 | -83 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 12,009 | -21 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 12,030 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,497 | 1,709 | 19.45% |
| 1990 | 8,788 | 1,197 | 15.77% |
| 1980 | 7,591 | 3,388 | 80.61% |
| 1970 | 4,203 | 680 | 19.3% |
| 1960 | 3,523 | 1,761 | 99.94% |
| 1950 | 1,762 | 349 | 24.7% |
| 1940 | 1,413 | 174 | 14.04% |
| 1930 | 1,239 | 253 | 25.66% |
| 1920 | 986 | 103 | 11.66% |
| 1910 | 883 | -10,979 | -92.56% |