Arcata, California
Quick Statistics
Arcata is a community in Humboldt County, California, home to about 18,607 people spread across 9.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $24,134 a year, and a typical home is worth about $484,600. About 56.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Arcata ranks number 368 of 1,570 in population, number 1,269 in median household income, number 776 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Arcata typically top out near 63°F in July, while January nights average about 41°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Indianola, CA | 3.6 mi. | 560 |
| 2. | Blue Lake, CA | 4.4 mi. | 982 |
| 3. | Manila, CA | 4.7 mi. | 985 |
| 4. | Myrtletown, CA | 5.9 mi. | 5,322 |
| 5. | Eureka, CA | 6.1 mi. | 26,010 |
| 6. | McKinleyville, CA | 6.2 mi. | 17,113 |
| 7. | Samoa, CA | 6.8 mi. | 151 |
| 8. | Cutten, CA | 7.6 mi. | 3,550 |
What is the population of Arcata, California?
Arcata has a population of about 18,607 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Arcata, California in?
Arcata is located in Humboldt County, California.
What is the median home value in Arcata, California?
The median home value in Arcata is about $484,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Arcata, California?
The median personal income in Arcata is about $24,134 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Arcata, California?
Since 1950, 2 tornadoes have been recorded in Humboldt County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Arcata, California?
Typical July highs run about 63 degrees and January lows about 41 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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