Arcata, California

Population Data for Arcata, CA:

Population – 19585
Male – 50.09 %
Female – 49.91 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 85.19 %
Hispanic – 6.81 %
African American – 1.42 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 2.78 %
Asian – 2.00 %

Geographic Data for Arcata, California:

Population Density – 299.19 per sq. mi
Elevation – 44 ft.
Time Zone – Pacific (GMT -8)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Arcata:

In Elementary School – 1,420 (15.75 %)
In High School – 800 (8.87 %)
In College – 6,428 (71.30 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 2,982 (27.75 %)
Associate’s Degree – 868 (8.08 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,577 (23.98 %)
High School Graduate – 1,682 (15.65 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 540 (5.03 %)

Employment and Household Data for Arcata, CA:

Percentage of People Employed – 58.29 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 5.23 %
Unemployment Level – 8.23 %

Median Household Income – $24,346.00
Average Household Size – 2.21

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 40.91 %
2 Vehicles – 30.01 %
3 or more Vehicles – 14.44 %

Average Cost to Rent in Arcata - $551 per month