Blue Lake
City in Humboldt County, California
Blue Lake is a city in Humboldt County, California, with 1,208 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arcata, 4.4 miles W.
- 1,208residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 1,953 / sq mipopulation density
- 95521ZIP code
About Blue Lake
Blue Lake (formerly Scottsville) is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. Blue Lake is located on the Mad River in a deep valley, 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Eureka, at an elevation of 131 feet (40 m). Its population is 1,208 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,253 from the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $53,594
- Median home value
- $445,200
- Median rent
- $1,284/mo
- Median age
- 61
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Blue Lake had 1,208 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,208 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,953 per sq mi (754 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blue Lake at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,208 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8807° N, 123.9937° W |
| ZIP code | 95521 |
| Official website | bluelake.ca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0607162 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blue Lake
- Arcata4.4 mi W
- McKinleyville6.5 mi NW
- Indianola6.6 mi SW
- Fieldbrook6.8 mi N
- Manila9.1 mi W
- Myrtletown9.6 mi SW
- Eureka10.1 mi SW
- Cutten11.2 mi SW
- Samoa11.2 mi SW
- Westhaven-Moonstone11.9 mi NW
- Bayview12.5 mi SW
- Fairhaven12.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Lake
What county is Blue Lake in?
Blue Lake is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Blue Lake, CA?
1,208 people lived in Blue Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blue Lake, CA?
The ZIP code of Blue Lake is 95521.
What is the elevation of Blue Lake?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blue Lake?
Arcata (4.4 mi), McKinleyville (6.5 mi), Indianola (6.6 mi), Fieldbrook (6.8 mi), Manila (9.1 mi).
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