Fort Dick

Census-designated place in Del Norte County, California

Aerial view of Fort Dick, California
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Fort Dick is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Del Norte County, California, with 912 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Smith River, 3.9 miles N.

About Fort Dick

Fort Dick (Tolowa: Mvn-des-chuu-dvn) is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in rural Del Norte County, California, United States. Fort Dick is approximately five miles (eight kilometers) north of Crescent City, California, and around 15 mi (24 km) south of the California–Oregon state line. Its population is 912 as of the 2020 census, up from 588 from the 2010 census. It is located on the U.S. Route 101 corridor on the Redwood Coast. A post office was set up in 1917.

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Median household income
$70,610
Median home value
$307,400
Median age
59.9
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Fort Dick, CA population

Fort Dick had 912 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census912
Density284 per sq mi (109 per km²)

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

Fort Dick at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyDel Norte County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population912 (2020)
Land area3.22 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates41.8695° N, 124.1672° W
ZIP codes95538, 95531
Census code (GEOID)0625086

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

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Frequently asked questions about Fort Dick

What county is Fort Dick in?

Fort Dick is in Del Norte County, California.

What is the population of Fort Dick, CA?

912 people lived in Fort Dick at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fort Dick, CA?

The main ZIP code is 95538. Other ZIP codes: 95531.

What is the elevation of Fort Dick?

52 feet (16 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fort Dick?

Smith River (3.9 mi), Hiouchi (7.4 mi), Crescent City (7.5 mi), Bertsch-Oceanview (8.1 mi), Gasquet (10.1 mi).

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