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Blue Lake

County:
Humboldt County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.618
State:
California

Blue Lake is a city located in Humboldt County, California. Blue Lake has a 2026 population of 1,133. Blue Lake is currently declining at a rate of -1.13% annually and its population has decreased by -6.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,211 in 2020.

The median household income in Blue Lake is $53,594 with a poverty rate of 16.13%. The median age in Blue Lake is 61 years: 65.2 years for males, and 59.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 61.8 males.

1.1K
Total Population
1,832
Density (mi²)
-13 -1.13%
Growth

Blue Lake Population

Blue Lake Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,133-13-1.13%
20251,146-13-1.12%
20241,159-16-1.36%
20231,175-18-1.51%
20221,193-14-1.16%
20211,207-4-0.33%
20201,211-3-0.25%
20191,251-8-0.64%
20181,259-5-0.4%
20171,264-1-0.08%
20161,265151.2%
20151,25090.73%
20141,241-4-0.32%
20131,245-4-0.32%
20121,249-8-0.64%
20111,25740.32%
20101,25430.24%

Median Age

Overall: 61 years
Female: 59.9 years
Male: 65.2 years

Blue Lake Adults

There are 896 adults, (377 of whom are seniors) in Blue Lake.

Sex Ratio

Female: 607 (61.8%)
Male: 375 (38.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Blue Lake includes 91.96% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White90391.96%
Two or more races505.09%
Native American191.93%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.81%
Other race20.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White262.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White87789.31%
Two or more races505.09%
Native American191.93%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.81%
Other race20.2%

Blue Lake Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Blue Lake 's average per capita income is $40,385. Household income levels show a median of $53,594. The poverty rate stands at 16.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$106,250-
Families$88,417$108,058
Households$53,594$71,124
Non Families$35,435$37,487

$40,385

Average Income

$53,594

Median Household Income

16.13%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)