McKinleyville is a CDP located in Humboldt County California. McKinleyville has a 2024 population of 17,202. McKinleyville is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 3.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,645 in 2020.
The average household income in McKinleyville is $87,322 with a poverty rate of 14.81%. The median age in McKinleyville is 39.2 years: 39.3 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McKinleyville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,562 | 73.24% |
| Two or more races | 2,560 | 14.93% |
| Native American | 767 | 4.47% |
| Other race | 624 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 568 | 3.31% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 0.41% |
| 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 | 6,797 | 2.52 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 2,951 | 1.36 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Married | 2,844 | 3.48 | 83 | 17 |
| Female | 862 | 3.14 | 32 | 68 |
| Male | 140 | 3.45 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 666 | 5.72% |
| Associates Degree | 1,050 | 9.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,775 | 23.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,563 | 13.43% |
| High School Graduate | 2,359 | 20.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 0.15% |
| Some College | 3,210 | 27.57% |
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 | 8,776 | 8,225 | 3,414 |
| 2+ Races | 1,263 | 1,175 | 349 |
| Hispanic | 1,239 | 1,197 | 270 |
| Asian | 469 | 439 | 290 |
| Other Race | 427 | 414 | 23 |
| Native American | 390 | 388 | 142 |
| Black | 71 | 71 | 21 |
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 61.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,683 | $40,852 | $41,819 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $0 | $51,771 |
| High School Graduate | $37,446 | $43,931 | $22,207 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,883 | $26,398 | $17,093 |
| Overall | $42,543 | $48,494 | $38,378 |
| Some College | $44,851 | $59,009 | $36,177 |
$42,543
Average Earnings
$48,494
Average Male
$38,378
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.3% of McKinleyville residents speak only English, while 6.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,998 | 1,542 | 12.85% |
| Multiple | 2,556 | 586 | 22.93% |
| Native | 767 | 237 | 30.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,004 | 237 | 11.83% |
| Asian | 567 | 41 | 7.23% |
| Other | 623 | 13 | 2.09% |
14.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.29%
Male Poverty Rate
15.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McKinleyville is Native, with 30.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McKinleyville is Other, with 2.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.27% |
| Some College | 12.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.16% |
| High School | 6.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.91% |
| Female Employed | 12.96% |
| Male Employed | 6.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,453 | $109,636 |
| Households | $66,096 | $87,322 |
| Married Families | $107,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,144 | $54,163 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
634
Number of Veterans
517
Male Veterans
117
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 250 |
| Second Gulf War | 222 |
| Vietnam | 163 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 252 |
| 75+ | 158 |
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 610 | 6.08% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 2.5% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
73.04%
Born in McKinleyville
96.26%
Native Born
3.74%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
96.26% of McKinleyville residents were born in the United States, with 73.04% having been born in California. 0.98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,202 | 144 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 17,058 | 145 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 16,913 | 456 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 16,457 | -188 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 16,645 | -563 | -3.27% |
| 2019 | 17,208 | 596 | 3.59% |
| 2018 | 16,612 | -351 | -2.07% |
| 2017 | 16,963 | 15 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 16,948 | 657 | 4.03% |
| 2015 | 16,291 | -157 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 16,448 | -474 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 16,922 | 19 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 16,903 | 202 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 16,701 | 1,524 | 10.04% |
| 2010 | 15,177 | 0 | 0% |