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Del Norte County, California
Del Norte County, California. Del Norte County had 26,410 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). It holds 7 places (1 city, village or borough and 6 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 06015.
Del Norte County is the county of the Crescent City, CA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,410
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,743 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,107
Median household income
$67,058
±$6,573 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$342,000
±$17,032 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,233
±$64 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Del Norte County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 27,743 residents in Del Norte County. The Census Bureau estimates 26,410 for July 1, 2025, down 4.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,107 over 1,006 square miles of land.
| Measure | Del Norte County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,107 | 39,287,377 | −388 |
| Households | 9,522±317 | 13,548,091 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.09 | 2.84 | +0.13 |
| Housing units | 11,230±40 | 14,644,735 | −149 |
Del Norte County's population since 2000
From 27,507 in 2000 to 26,410 in 2025: down 4.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Del Norte County?
Del Norte County holds 7 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Crescent City with 6,002 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Crescent City | 6,673 | $35,540 |
|---|---|---|
| Bertsch-Oceanview | 2,520 | $73,173 |
| Klamath | 1,088 | $46,979 |
| Fort DickGEOID 0625086 | 912 | $70,610 |
| Smith RiverGEOID 0672380 | 906 | not published |
| GasquetGEOID 0629154 | 657 | $48,750 |
| HiouchiGEOID 0633935 | 314 | $32,957 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Del Norte County?
The median resident of Del Norte County is 39.9 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.9%. 6.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Del Norte County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9±1.0 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9%±0.3 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±0.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.9% | 40.2% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.9%±1.0 pts | 33.8% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | −0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.7 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 5.2%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6%±1.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.8%±1.2 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.7%±1.5 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 21.1%±2.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9%±2.1 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.4%±2.5 pts | 37.1% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Del Norte County earn?
Half of Del Norte County's 9,522 households earn less than $67,058 a year (±$6,573), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $55,730 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,328 after inflation. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Del Norte County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,058±$6,573 | $99,122 | +$11,328 |
| Mean household income | $85,665±$5,218 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,028±$1,826 | $49,513 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9%±2.4 pts | 12.0% | −6.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.8%±4.9 pts | 15.0% | −10.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.8%±3.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4%±2.2 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Del Norte County?
Owners occupy 70.1% of Del Norte County's occupied homes and renters 29.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $342,000 by its owner (±$17,032). The median renter pays $1,233 a month including utilities, and 50.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Del Norte County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $342,000±$17,032 | $734,700 | +$72,724 |
| Median gross rent | $1,233±$64 | $2,036 | +$152 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.9%±8.2 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,687±$88 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.1%±2.9 pts | 55.9% | +7.0 pts |
| Housing units | 11,230±40 | 14,644,735 | −149 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.2%±3.1 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.1%±2.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8%±1.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Del Norte County building?
Builders took permits for 113 new housing units across Del Norte County in 2025 (17 single-family), 4.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Del Norte County get to work?
65.9% of Del Norte County's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Del Norte County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.2%±2.0 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±1.5 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.9%±4.5 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.2%±3.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±1.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4%±2.3 pts | 17.2% | +3.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min±2.5 | 28.7 min | +5.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Del Norte County's census tracts?
Del Norte County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,481 (Tract 1.01) to $98,063 (Tract 2.02).
| Tract 1.0106015000101 | 3,903±256 | $36,481 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0206015000102 | 3,780±538 | $71,208 |
| Tract 1.0406015000104 | 2,363±357 | $52,683 |
| Tract 1.0606015000106 | 3,905±680 | $94,450 |
| Tract 1.0706015000107 | 3,090±398 | $73,079 |
| Tract 2.0106015000201 | 5,589±493 | $81,667 |
| Tract 2.0206015000202 | 3,453±471 | $98,063 |
| Tract 2.0306015000203 | 1,024±212 | $43,333 |
| Tract 990006015990000 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Del Norte County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 49th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 58 |
| Median household income | 48th of 58 |
| Median home value | 47th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 46th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44th of 58 |
| Median age | 26th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Del Norte County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.