Crescent City is a city located in Del Norte County California. Crescent City has a 2024 population of 5,309. It is also the county seat of Del Norte County. Crescent City is currently declining at a rate of -5.38% annually and its population has decreased by -18.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,516 in 2020.
The average household income in Crescent City is $51,019 with a poverty rate of 22.7%. The median age in Crescent City is 37.1 years: 34.3 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crescent City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,205 | 65.92% |
| Two or more races | 597 | 9.36% |
| Other race | 535 | 8.39% |
| Black or African American | 489 | 7.67% |
| Native American | 416 | 6.52% |
| Asian | 76 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.96% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,029 | 2.08 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Non Family | 997 | 1.15 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Married | 549 | 3.01 | 37 | 63 |
| Female | 346 | 3.03 | 19.7 | 80.3 |
| Male | 137 | 2.77 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
36.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,094 | 21.93% |
| Associates Degree | 371 | 7.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 375 | 7.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 402 | 8.06% |
| High School Graduate | 1,234 | 24.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 411 | 8.24% |
| Some College | 1,101 | 22.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,723 | 2,195 | 581 |
| Hispanic | 1,424 | 671 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 404 | 326 | 172 |
| Other Race | 392 | 154 | 0 |
| Black | 334 | 159 | 0 |
| Native American | 212 | 116 | 15 |
| Asian | 76 | 54 | 9 |
| Islander | 61 | 61 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,750 | $62,895 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $21,530 | $21,283 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,125 | $45,742 | $36,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,466 | $33,232 | $23,308 |
| Overall | $33,621 | $33,961 | $32,835 |
| Some College | $28,796 | $39,459 | $21,823 |
$33,621
Average Earnings
$33,961
Average Male
$32,835
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.73% of Crescent City residents speak only English, while 12.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,750 | 488 | 17.75% |
| Hispanic | 996 | 391 | 39.26% |
| Other | 371 | 254 | 68.46% |
| Native | 388 | 93 | 23.97% |
| Multiple | 414 | 73 | 17.63% |
| Asian | 37 | 9 | 24.32% |
22.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.33%
Male Poverty Rate
28.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crescent City is Other, with 68.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crescent City is Multiple, with 17.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.9% |
| Some College | 21.67% |
| High School | 20.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.85% |
| Male Employed | 3.13% |
| Female Employed | 1.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,848 | $52,672 |
| Households | $39,812 | $51,019 |
| Married Families | $68,482 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,481 | $48,355 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.3%
Male Marriage Rate
28.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
105
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 9 | 11.84% |
| Black | 7 | 1.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.3%
Labor Force Participation
29.7%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.07%
Born in Crescent City
89.87%
Native Born
10.13%
Foreign Born
5.63%
Non Citizen
4.5%
Naturalized
89.87% of Crescent City residents were born in the United States, with 74.07% having been born in California. 5.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,800 | -302 | -7.36% |
| 2028 | 4,102 | -302 | -6.86% |
| 2027 | 4,404 | -301 | -6.4% |
| 2026 | 4,705 | -302 | -6.03% |
| 2025 | 5,007 | -302 | -5.69% |
| 2024 | 5,309 | -302 | -5.38% |
| 2023 | 5,611 | -407 | -6.76% |
| 2022 | 6,018 | -166 | -2.68% |
| 2021 | 6,184 | -332 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 6,516 | -285 | -4.19% |
| 2019 | 6,801 | -12 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 6,813 | 423 | 6.62% |
| 2017 | 6,390 | -255 | -3.84% |
| 2016 | 6,645 | -118 | -1.74% |
| 2015 | 6,763 | -20 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 6,783 | -384 | -5.36% |
| 2013 | 7,167 | -222 | -3% |
| 2012 | 7,389 | -104 | -1.39% |
| 2011 | 7,493 | -80 | -1.06% |
| 2010 | 7,573 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,347 | 2,967 | 67.74% |
| 1990 | 4,380 | 1,305 | 42.44% |
| 1980 | 3,075 | 489 | 18.91% |
| 1970 | 2,586 | -372 | -12.58% |
| 1960 | 2,958 | 1,252 | 73.39% |
| 1950 | 1,706 | 343 | 25.17% |
| 1940 | 1,363 | -357 | -20.76% |
| 1930 | 1,720 | 765 | 80.1% |
| 1920 | 955 | -159 | -14.27% |
| 1910 | 1,114 | 415 | 59.37% |
| 1900 | 699 | -208 | -22.93% |
| 1890 | 907 | 449 | 98.03% |
| 1870 | 458 | -180 | -28.21% |
| 1860 | 638 | -3,162 | -83.21% |