Arcata

Overview for Arcata, CA

18,578 people live in Arcata, where the median age is 28 and the average individual income is $30,772. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,578

Total Population

28 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$30,772

Average individual Income

Around Arcata, CA

There's plenty to do around Arcata, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

57
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
78
Very Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Culture Shrooms, Tanuki’s Den , and Beck's Bakery.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.79 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.89 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.93 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.55 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.11 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.8 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Arcata, CA

Arcata has 7,660 households, with an average household size of 2.21. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Arcata do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,578 people call Arcata home. The population density is 1,972.01 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,578

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

28

Median Age

48.54 / 51.46%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 5.73%

0-9 Years

10-17: 6.84%

10-17 Years

18-24: 29.98%

18-24 Years

25-64: 44.32%

25-64 Years

65-74: 8.74%

65-74 Years

75+: 4.39%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 530 (7%)
  • High School Degree 1520 (19%)
  • Associate Degree 1461 (18%)
  • Bachelor Degree 3025 (38%)
  • Graduate Degree 1434 (18%)
7,660

Total Households

2.21

Average Household Size

$30,772

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 1,413 (18%)

Without Children: 6,247 (82%)

Marital Status

Married 18%
Single 58%
Divorced 9%
Separated 2%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 8%

White Collar: 92%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 21%
15 to 29 Minutes 15%
30 to 59 Minutes 4%
60+ Minutes 2%

Schools in Arcata, CA

Primary Schools (7)
Middle Schools (1)
High Schools (4)
Mixed Schools (3)
The following schools are within or nearby Arcata. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Pacific Union Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Fuente Nueva Charter
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Coastal Grove Charter
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5

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