Big Lagoon

Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

Aerial view of Big Lagoon, California
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Big Lagoon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 161 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Trinidad, 7.0 miles S.

About Big Lagoon

Big Lagoon is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California, United States, located 7 miles (11 km) north of Trinidad at an elevation of 56 feet (17 m). The population as of the 2020 census was 161, an increase from 93 in the 2010 census. The area covers .61 square miles (1.6 km2), excluding water.

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Median household income
$57,438
Median home value
$628,800
Median age
62.7
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Big Lagoon, CA population

Big Lagoon had 161 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census161
Density265 per sq mi (102 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Big Lagoon at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyHumboldt County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population161 (2020)
Land area0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates41.1594° N, 124.1297° W
ZIP code95570
Census code (GEOID)0606567

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Big Lagoon

What county is Big Lagoon in?

Big Lagoon is in Humboldt County, California.

What is the population of Big Lagoon, CA?

161 people lived in Big Lagoon at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Big Lagoon, CA?

The ZIP code of Big Lagoon is 95570.

What is the elevation of Big Lagoon?

56 feet (17 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Big Lagoon?

Trinidad (7.0 mi), Westhaven-Moonstone (8.7 mi), Orick (9.6 mi), Fieldbrook (13.9 mi), McKinleyville (14.6 mi).

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