Demographics in Arcata, CA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Arcata?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

18,578

Male

9,018

48.5%

Female

9,560

51.5%

Median Age

28.0

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

73.9%

Black

2.4%

Hispanic

15.4%

Asian

2.2%

Two or More

12.7%

Other

7.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

25.9%

High School or Higher

34.1%

Foreign Born

6.2%

Veterans

2.6%

Married

20.6%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Arcata, CA has a population of 18,578 with a median age of 28.0. The racial makeup is 73.9% White, 15.4% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 2.2% Asian. About 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.2%.