Humboldt County's estimated 2026 population is 129,122 with a growth rate of -1.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Humboldt County is the 35th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 135,010 and has seen a growth of -4.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Humboldt County includes 73.62% White, 5.84% other race, 3.76% Native American, 3.14% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (73.62%)
Two or more races (12.11%)
Other race (5.84%)
Native American (3.76%)
Asian (3.14%)
Black or African American (1.27%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.27%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99,692 | 73.62% |
| Two or more races | 16,395 | 12.11% |
| Other race | 7,907 | 5.84% |
| Native American | 5,089 | 3.76% |
| Asian | 4,250 | 3.14% |
| Black or African American | 1,721 | 1.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 364 | 0.27% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Humboldt County's average per capita income is $40,445. Household income levels show a median of $61,135. The poverty rate stands at 18.91%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,812 | $129,208 |
| Families | $83,309 | $109,873 |
| Households | $61,135 | $86,742 |
| Non Families | $37,104 | $54,825 |
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