Arcata
City in Humboldt County, California
Arcata is a city in Humboldt County, California, with 18,857 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Indianola, 3.6 miles S.
- 18,857residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 9.4 sq miland area · 24.4 km²
- 2,003 / sq mipopulation density
- 95521ZIP code
About Arcata
Arcata (; Wiyot: Goudi’ni; Yurok: Oket'oh) is a city adjacent to the Arcata Bay (northern) portion of Humboldt Bay in Humboldt County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, Arcata's population was 18,857. Arcata was first founded in 1850 as Union, was officially established in 1858, and was renamed Arcata in 1860. It is located 280 miles (450 km) north of San Francisco (via Highway 101), and is home to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. Arcata is also the location of the Arcata Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Land Management, which is responsible for the administration of natural resources, lands and mineral programs, including the Headwaters Forest, on approximately 200,000 acres (810 km2) of public land in Northwestern California.
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- Median household income
- $46,713
- Median home value
- $484,600
- Median rent
- $1,327/mo
- Median age
- 28.1
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Arcata had 18,857 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,857 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,003 per sq mi (773 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arcata at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,857 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.42 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8623° N, 124.0750° W |
| ZIP code | 95521 |
| Official website | cityofarcata.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0602476 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arcata
- Indianola3.6 mi S
- Blue Lake4.4 mi E
- Manila4.7 mi W
- Myrtletown5.9 mi SW
- Eureka6.0 mi SW
- McKinleyville6.1 mi N
- Samoa6.8 mi SW
- Cutten7.6 mi SW
- Fairhaven8.4 mi SW
- Fieldbrook8.4 mi N
- Bayview8.6 mi SW
- Pine Hills10.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Arcata
What county is Arcata in?
Arcata is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Arcata, CA?
18,857 people lived in Arcata at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arcata, CA?
The ZIP code of Arcata is 95521.
What is the elevation of Arcata?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Arcata?
Indianola (3.6 mi), Blue Lake (4.4 mi), Manila (4.7 mi), Myrtletown (5.9 mi), Eureka (6.0 mi).
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