Fortuna, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,413
Population
2,364/sq mi density
$61,603
Median Income
$34,278 per capita
$353,200
Home Value
$418,228 Zillow
$1,126
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
303
Violent Crime/100K
1,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,603 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$353,200 home value, $1,126/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,413
Census 2023
Population Density
2,364
per square mile
Land Area
4.9
square miles (12.6 km²)
Median Age
36.7 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
69.7%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
21.6%
Asian
2.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 82% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
82%
Spanish
13.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.2%
Veterans
7.6%
27% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.8%
45% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.5%
48% 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 | 12,413 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,364 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.0% |
| Female | 53.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
Language
| English Only | 82.0% |
| Spanish | 13.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.2% |
| Veterans | 7.6% |
| Disability | 18.8% |
| Health Insurance | 95.5% |
| Uninsured | 4.5% |
| Broadband Access | 88.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.481 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |