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Arcata, California Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arcata, California, is 18,857, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, with slight growth due to its connection to Humboldt State University.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1858
  • County Affiliated: Humboldt County
  • Land Area: 11.0 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,715 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 707
  • Zip Codes: 95521, 95524

Geography and Location

Arcata, California, is located on the northern coast of California, within Humboldt County, approximately 280 miles north of San Francisco. The town is situated along Humboldt Bay and is surrounded by redwood forests, making it an ideal location for nature lovers. Arcata enjoys a coastal Mediterranean climate, with mild, wet winters and cool, dry summers, typical of Northern California’s coastal regions. The town’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the nearby Arcata Community Forest provides residents and visitors with a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and wildlife watching. Arcata is home to Humboldt State University, which plays a significant role in the town’s culture and economy, attracting students and visitors from across the country. The town’s progressive culture, natural beauty, and focus on sustainability make it a unique and vibrant community on the California coast. Arcata’s location along U.S. Route 101 makes it a central point for exploring the Redwood National and State Parks, offering some of the most scenic landscapes in the country.

Demographics

Median resident age: 25.8 years
Median household income: $22,315
Median house value: $149,000

Population by Race

Races in Arcata:

  • White Non-Hispanic (81.3%)
  • Hispanic (7.2%)
  • Two or more races (5.3%)
  • American Indian (4.8%)
  • Other race (3.5%)
  • Black (1.6%)
  • Japanese (0.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (18.2%), Irish (15.6%), English (13.1%), Italian (6.2%), Scottish (4.6%), United States (4.2%).

Elevation: 33 feet

Land area: 9.2 square miles

Map of Arcata, CA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arcata

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 41.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.6%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arcata city

  • Never married: 57.1%
  • Now married: 29.5%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

6.7% Foreign born (2.4% Europe, 2.3% Latin America, 1.1% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +988 (+6.3%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Arcata:

  • MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (3800 JAMES RD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Arcata:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arcata:

  • ARCATA (about 7 miles; ARCATA/EUREKA, CA; Abbreviation: ACV)
  • JACK MC NAMARA FIELD (about 63 miles; CRESCENT CITY, CA; Abbreviation: CEC)
  • REDDING MUNI (about 128 miles; REDDING, CA; Abbreviation: RDD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arcata:

  • MURRAY FIELD (about 6 miles; EUREKA, CA; Abbreviation: EKA)
  • EUREKA MUNI (about 11 miles; EUREKA, CA; Abbreviation: O33)
  • KNEELAND (about 16 miles; EUREKA, CA; Abbreviation: O19)

Amtrak station:
ARCATA (F ST. BETWEEN 7TH & 8TH STS.) – Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Arcata:

  • HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 6,800; Location: 1 HARPST STREET; Public; Website: www.humboldt.edu; Offers Master’s degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Arcata:

  • COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS (about 8 miles; EUREKA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,071)
  • ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 117 miles; GRANTS PASS, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,289)
  • SHASTA COLLEGE (about 124 miles; REDDING, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,251)
  • MENDOCINO COLLEGE (about 133 miles; UKIAH, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,080)
  • SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (about 135 miles; ASHLAND, OR; Full-time enrollment: 4,424)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-CHICO (about 177 miles; CHICO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 14,658)
  • OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 181 miles; KLAMATH FALLS, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,183)

Schools

Public high schools in Arcata:

  • ARCATA HIGH (Students: 1,020; Location: 1720 M ST.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • PACIFIC COAST HIGH (CONT.) (Students: 61; Location: 1720 M ST.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • NORTHERN HUMBOLDT COMMUNITY DAY (Students: 13; Location: 5610 WEST END ROAD, SUITE 101; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Arcata:

  • PACIFIC UNION ELEMENTARY (Students: 455; Location: 3001 JANES ROAD; Grades: KG – 08)
  • SUNNY BRAE MIDDLE (Students: 316; Location: 1430 BUTTERMILK LANE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SUNSET ELEMENTARY (Students: 263; Location: 2400 BALDWIN ST.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • BLOOMFIELD ELEMENTARY (Students: 243; Location: 1897 S ST.; Grades: KG – 08)
  • FIELDBROOK ELEMENTARY (Students: 100; Location: 4070 FIELDBROOK ROAD; Grades: KG – 08)
  • TRILLIUM ELEMENTARY (Students: 40; Location: 1464 SPEAR AVE.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • COASTAL GROVE CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 37; Location: 2400 BALDWIN; Grades: KG – 01)

Private primary/middle schools in Arcata:

  • ST MARYS (Students: 104; Location: 1730 JANES ROAD; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ARCATA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 102; Location: 1700 UNION STREET; Grades: PK – 8)
  • MAD RIVER MONTESSORI (Students: 22; Location: P.O. BOX 4334; Grades: PK – KG)
  • LAUREL TREE ELEM. (Students: 15; Location: 308 G ST.; Grades: 4 – 11)
  • TRILLUM ELEMENTRY (Students: 14; Location: 1464 SPEAR AVE; Grades: KG – 3)

 

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