Happy Camp is a CDP located in Siskiyou County California. Happy Camp has a 2024 population of 594. Happy Camp is currently declining at a rate of -6.6% annually and its population has decreased by -31.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 861 in 2020.
The average household income in Happy Camp is $53,221 with a poverty rate of 23.64%. The median age in Happy Camp is 59.7 years: 60 years for males, and 59.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Happy Camp was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 345 | 50.81% |
| Two or more races | 183 | 26.95% |
| Native American | 127 | 18.7% |
| Other race | 15 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 340 | 1.96 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 180 | 1.29 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Married | 108 | 2.55 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Female | 36 | 2.86 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 16 | 3.63 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
2.53
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 11.42% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 8.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 14.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 7.55% |
| High School Graduate | 155 | 28.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 2.03% |
| Some College | 153 | 28.18% |
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 | 314 | 290 | 95 |
| Native American | 111 | 89 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 76 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 16 | 10 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 52.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,295 | $0 | $28,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,107 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,673 | $20,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,667 | $0 | $13,380 |
| Overall | $21,974 | $25,000 | $14,722 |
| Some College | $30,208 | $35,938 | $18,750 |
$21,974
Average Earnings
$25,000
Average Male
$14,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.34% of Happy Camp residents speak only English, while 9.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 334 | 97 | 29.04% |
| Native | 127 | 40 | 31.5% |
| Other | 14 | 12 | 85.71% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 8 | 17.39% |
| Multiple | 174 | 8 | 4.6% |
23.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.2%
Male Poverty Rate
16.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Happy Camp is Other, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Happy Camp is Multiple, with 4.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.62% |
| Some College | 25.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.66% |
| High School | 16.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Male Employed | 9.9% |
| Female Employed | 7.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,795 | $51,941 |
| Households | $37,841 | $53,221 |
| Married Families | $40,192 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,929 | $53,681 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
96
Number of Veterans
94
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 22.57% |
| Native American | 21 | 18.26% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
31.9%
Employment Rate
26.6%
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
55.96%
Born in Happy Camp
97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.5%
Naturalized
97.5% of Happy Camp residents were born in the United States, with 55.96% 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 Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 594 | -42 | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 636 | -43 | -6.33% |
| 2022 | 679 | -175 | -20.49% |
| 2021 | 854 | -7 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 861 | 17 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 844 | 34 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 810 | 10 | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 800 | -74 | -8.47% |
| 2016 | 874 | -112 | -11.36% |
| 2015 | 986 | -167 | -14.48% |
| 2014 | 1,153 | -94 | -7.54% |
| 2013 | 1,247 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 1,255 | 85 | 7.26% |
| 2011 | 1,170 | -20 | -1.68% |
| 2010 | 1,190 | 0 | 0% |