Humboldt County's estimated 2026 population is 130,970 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Humboldt County is the 35th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 135,010 and has seen a growth of -2.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 40.3 years
Male: 39.6 years
There are 109,240 adults, (26,660 of whom are seniors) in Humboldt County.
Female: 67,919 (50.5%)
Male: 66,622 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Humboldt County includes 72.11% White, 5.79% other race, 3.86% Native American, 3.07% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97,012 | 72.11% |
| Two or more races | 17,845 | 13.26% |
| Other race | 7,792 | 5.79% |
| Native American | 5,195 | 3.86% |
| Asian | 4,137 | 3.07% |
| Black or African American | 2,137 | 1.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 423 | 0.31% |
Humboldt County's average per capita income is $41,441. Household income levels show a median of $61,160. The poverty rate stands at 18.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,347 | $128,347 |
| Families | $83,067 | $109,287 |
| Households | $61,160 | $86,064 |
| Non Families | $37,831 | $54,283 |
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