Del Norte County, CA

County

Demographics of Del Norte

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.4%

Households with Children

29.8%

School Enrollment K-12

2,885

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 15.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.2%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.3%
Seniors (65+): 20.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.1%
High School / GED: 26.6%
Some College or Associate's: 37.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.1%
Single Parents: 11.7%
Couples & Adults: 37.8%
Living Alone: 32.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 19.9%
Asian: 3.2%
Black or African American: 2.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 78.0%
Puerto Rican: 2.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.1%
South American: 1.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 59.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 91.9%
Latin American Indian: 3.2%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 4.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 69.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.3%
Spanish: 8.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.4%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 6.6%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 76.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Del Norte County

Neighborhoods in Del Norte County

Neighborhood

Del Norte, CA

Fort Dick / Tryon Corner

Douglas Park / Rockland

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources