Humboldt County, CA

County

Cities in Humboldt County

Neighborhoods in Humboldt County

Neighborhood

Humboldt, CA

Broadway / Table Bluff Wiyot Reservation / giloulh

Highland Park / South California

The Springs / Sunny Brae

Hookton / Table Bluff

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

Demographics of Humboldt

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.1%

Households with Children

23.6%

School Enrollment K-12

13,327

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 14.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.1%
Working Age (35-54): 24.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.9%
Seniors (65+): 19.8%

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: 8.1%
High School / GED: 23.1%
Some College or Associate's: 35.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.1%

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: 13.6%
Single Parents: 10.0%
Couples & Adults: 31.1%
Living Alone: 45.3%

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: 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
Asian: 3.0%
Black or African American: 1.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

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: 78.1%
Puerto Rican: 3.9%
Cuban: 1.9%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 3.9%
South American: 3.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%

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: 42.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 57.6%

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: 70.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.7%

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: 88.9%
Spanish: 6.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.4%

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: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 8.7%
Not Enrolled: 75.7%

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