McKinleyville

Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

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McKinleyville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 16,262 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fieldbrook, 3.5 miles NE.

About McKinleyville

McKinleyville (formerly Minorsville) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. McKinleyville is located 5.25 miles (8.4 km) north of Arcata, at an elevation of 141 feet (43 m). The population was 16,262 at the 2020 census, up from 15,177 at the 2010 census.

This unincorporated community is the third largest community, after Eureka and Arcata, on the far North Coast. It is also the location of the Arcata–Eureka Airport, the largest airport in Humboldt County and the region.

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Living in McKinleyville

Median household income
$73,327
Median home value
$457,600
Median rent
$1,607/mo
Median age
41.1
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McKinleyville, CA population

McKinleyville had 16,262 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census16,262
Density779 per sq mi (301 per km²)

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

McKinleyville at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyHumboldt County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population16,262 (2020)
Land area20.88 sq mi (54.1 km²)
Water area0.25 sq mi (0.66 km²)
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates40.9512° N, 124.0776° W
ZIP code95519
Census code (GEOID)0644910

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

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Frequently asked questions about McKinleyville

What county is McKinleyville in?

McKinleyville is in Humboldt County, California.

What is the population of McKinleyville, CA?

16,262 people lived in McKinleyville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of McKinleyville, CA?

The ZIP code of McKinleyville is 95519.

What is the elevation of McKinleyville?

141 feet (43 m) above sea level.

What towns are near McKinleyville?

Fieldbrook (3.5 mi), Westhaven-Moonstone (6.0 mi), Arcata (6.1 mi), Blue Lake (6.5 mi), Trinidad (8.1 mi).

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