Willow Creek
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
Willow Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 1,720 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salyer, 5.3 miles SE.
- 1,720residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 30.3 sq miland area · 78.5 km²
- 57 / sq mipopulation density
- 95573ZIP code
About Willow Creek
Willow Creek (formerly China Flat) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. The population was 1,720 at the 2020 census, up from 1,710 at the 2010 census. The town is located around 30 miles (48 km) from county seat and harbor city Eureka.
Willow Creek sits along the Trinity River. Willow Creek is described as a "rugged mountain community nestled in the heart of the Six Rivers National Forest." This area of California is located in the Trinity/Shasta/Cascade Region, near the Oregon border, and is easily reached via State Routes 299 and 96 (the "Bigfoot Scenic Byway").
The town is approximately 50 miles (80 km) south of where the Patterson-Gimlin film was made. Willow Creek calls itself the Bigfoot capital of the world, has a Bigfoot Museum and holds an annual "Bigfoot Daze" festival in September in honor of the cryptid, followed by various festivities in a local park. The roadhead of the Bluff Creek / Fish Lake Road, near which many alleged Bigfoot sightings and footprint finds occurred, is about 50 miles (80 km) north, along Route 96.
Willow Creek transit is served by the Redwood Transit System, through the Willow Creek Intercity route. It is also served by Trinity Transit Authority.
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Living in Willow Creek
- Median household income
- $47,137
- Median home value
- $389,500
- Median age
- 60.7
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Willow Creek had 1,720 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,720 |
|---|---|
| Density | 57 per sq mi (22 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Willow Creek at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,720 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.31 sq mi (78.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9318° N, 123.6440° W |
| ZIP code | 95573 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0685642 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Willow Creek
- Salyer5.3 mi SE
- Trinity Village7.7 mi SE
- Hoopa10.6 mi N
- Burnt Ranch10.9 mi SE
- Weitchpec18.3 mi N
- Blue Lake18.6 mi W
- Fieldbrook19.8 mi W
- McKinleyville22.7 mi W
- Arcata23.0 mi W
- Hyampom23.0 mi SE
- Indianola24.2 mi W
- Westhaven-Moonstone24.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Willow Creek
What county is Willow Creek in?
Willow Creek is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Willow Creek, CA?
1,720 people lived in Willow Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Willow Creek, CA?
The ZIP code of Willow Creek is 95573.
What is the elevation of Willow Creek?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Willow Creek?
Salyer (5.3 mi), Trinity Village (7.7 mi), Hoopa (10.6 mi), Burnt Ranch (10.9 mi), Weitchpec (18.3 mi).
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