Blue Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
997
Population
1,608/sq mi density
$52,813
Median Income
$40,169 per capita
$460,800
Home Value
$432,349 Zillow
$1,247
Median Rent
40.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,813 median income, 10.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$460,800 home value, $1,247/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
997
Census 2023
Population Density
1,608
per square mile
Land Area
0.6
square miles (1.6 km²)
Median Age
52.4 yrs
35% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
42.1%
Male
57.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 8.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.4%
Black
0%
Hispanic
2.9%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
100%
Spanish
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
7.8%
30% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.6%
35% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.3%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.7%
57% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.481
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 997 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,608 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 42.1% |
| Female | 57.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 7.8% |
| Disability | 17.6% |
| Health Insurance | 96.3% |
| Uninsured | 3.7% |
| Broadband Access | 93.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.481 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |