Willow Creek is a CDP located in Humboldt County California. Willow Creek has a 2024 population of 1,314. Willow Creek is currently declining at a rate of -2.16% annually but its population has increased by 5.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,241 in 2020.
The average household income in Willow Creek is $62,770 with a poverty rate of 11.33%. The median age in Willow Creek is 54 years: 55 years for males, and 53.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willow Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,102 | 80.38% |
| Other race | 88 | 6.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 65 | 4.74% |
| Native American | 58 | 4.23% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 4.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 573 | 2.39 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Married | 287 | 3.54 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 286 | 1.24 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
63.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 84 | 8.33% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 3.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 193 | 19.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 1.88% |
| High School Graduate | 352 | 34.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 4.86% |
| Some College | 276 | 27.38% |
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 | 797 | 713 | 102 |
| Other Race | 88 | 39 | 39 |
| Islander | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Native American | 58 | 58 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 0 | 0 |
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 islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,809 | $88,333 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,711 | $63,860 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,340 | $70,329 | $52,773 |
| Some College | $3,199 | $0 | $0 |
$59,340
Average Earnings
$70,329
Average Male
$52,773
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.46% of Willow Creek residents speak only English, while 3.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,008 | 103 | 10.22% |
| Other | 88 | 49 | 55.68% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 49 | 42.98% |
11.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.38%
Male Poverty Rate
17.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willow Creek is Other, with 55.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willow Creek is White, with 10.22% 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 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.84% |
| Some College | 20.9% |
| High School | 10.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.13% |
| Male Employed | 6.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,109 | $73,278 |
| Households | $45,451 | $62,770 |
| Married Families | $78,109 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,658 | $52,225 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
74.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
124
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 13.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
67.69%
Born in Willow Creek
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Willow Creek residents were born in the United States, with 67.69% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,314 | -29 | -2.16% |
| 2023 | 1,343 | -28 | -2.04% |
| 2022 | 1,371 | 73 | 5.62% |
| 2021 | 1,298 | 57 | 4.59% |
| 2020 | 1,241 | -272 | -17.98% |
| 2019 | 1,513 | -26 | -1.69% |
| 2018 | 1,539 | 105 | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 1,434 | -73 | -4.84% |
| 2016 | 1,507 | -46 | -2.96% |
| 2015 | 1,553 | 128 | 8.98% |
| 2014 | 1,425 | 12 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 1,413 | -38 | -2.62% |
| 2012 | 1,451 | 310 | 27.17% |
| 2011 | 1,141 | -569 | -33.27% |
| 2010 | 1,710 | 0 | 0% |