Humboldt County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,135
Per Capita Income
$36,082
Poverty Rate
18.9%
SNAP Recipients
18.3%
Gini Index
0.486
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.4%
$25K–$50K21.7%
$50K–$75K16.6%
$75K–$100K11.5%
$100K–$150K15.0%
$150K–$200K6.8%
$200K+8.0%
The median household income in Humboldt County, CA is $61,135 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,082. 18.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.486 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).