Census tract · Humboldt County
Census Tract 11.02, Humboldt County, California
Census Tract 11.02, GEOID 06023001102, in Humboldt County, California, mostly within Arcata (87% of its census blocks). 4,762 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±627); the 2020 Census counted 5,124.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,762
±627 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,124
Median household income
$47,052
±$15,617 (90% margin)
Humboldt County: $61,160
Median home value
$393,900
±$60,367 (90% margin)
Humboldt County: $446,900
Median gross rent
$1,414
±$116 (90% margin)
Humboldt County: $1,287
Where is Census Tract 11.02?
Census Tract 11.02 is one of 36 census tracts in Humboldt County, California. It covers 2.83 square miles of land, 1,808 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06023001102, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Arcata | 87% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 11.02: Tract 10.01 ($55,563), Tract 10.02 ($38,478), Tract 11.03 ($75,677), Tract 12 ($41,457) and Tract 13 ($59,154). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 11.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 11.02's population at 4,762 (±627) in 2,182 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,124 residents and 2,355 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 11.02 | Arcata |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,762 ±627 | 18,607 |
| Households | 2,182 ±297 | 7,884 |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.19 | 2.14 |
| Housing units | 2,396 ±266 | 8,636 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 11.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 11.02 is 29.6 years old; 11.8% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.1%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 11.02 | Arcata |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6 ±6.3 | 28.1 |
| Under 18 years | 11.8% ±3.5 pts | 11.8% |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±3.4 pts | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.1% ±6.4 pts | 16.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.9% ±5.9 pts | 70.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 3.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.8 pts | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.5% ±4.0 pts | 7.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.4 pts | 1.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±3.3 pts | 4.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.8% ±5.1 pts | 11.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 3.0% |
| With a disability | 20.1% ±4.6 pts | 16.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.6% ±1.6 pts | 3.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5% ±4.9 pts | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.5% ±8.2 pts | 46.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4% ±4.9 pts | 19.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.8% ±6.0 pts | 72.0% |
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 Census Tract 11.02 earn?
Half of the 2,182 households in Census Tract 11.02 earn less than $47,052 a year (±$15,617), against $61,160 across Humboldt County: 27th highest of the county's 34 tracts with a reliable estimate. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 11.02 | Arcata |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,052 ±$15,617 | $46,713 |
| Mean household income | $71,233 ±$13,851 | $73,276 |
| Per capita income | $32,273 ±$5,151 | $32,307 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.1% ±9.6 pts | 27.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.7% ±17.2 pts | 21.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.8% ±10.4 pts | 23.0% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% ±3.7 pts | 96.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2% ±8.1 pts | 93.0% |
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 Census Tract 11.02?
Owners occupy 32.4% of Census Tract 11.02's occupied homes and renters 67.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $393,900 by its owner (±$60,367). The median renter pays $1,414 a month including utilities, and 65.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 11.02 | Arcata |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $393,900 ±$60,367 | $484,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,414 ±$116 | $1,327 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 65.2% ±13.6 pts | 56.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,852 ±$150 | $2,214 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 32.4% ±5.7 pts | 36.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 67.6% ±5.7 pts | 63.6% |
| Housing units | 2,396 ±266 | 8,636 |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.2% ±7.6 pts | 44.4% |
| Mobile homes | 11.5% ±5.1 pts | 5.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.6% ±7.8 pts | 8.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 8.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.3% ±5.5 pts | 7.6% |
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 do people in Census Tract 11.02 get to work?
76.9% of Census Tract 11.02's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Tract 11.02 | Arcata |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2% ±6.2 pts | 62.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±3.3 pts | 11.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.9% ±8.5 pts | 58.6% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% ±2.3 pts | 9.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.4% |
| Walked | 4.3% ±3.3 pts | 10.6% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% ±7.4 pts | 15.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±4.7 | 17.8 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
How does Census Tract 11.02 compare with the other tracts in Humboldt County?
Among Humboldt County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 11.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Humboldt County | In Arcata |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 35 | 3rd of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 35 | 4th of 6 |
| Median household income | 27th of 34 | 4th of 6 |
| Per capita income | 20th of 35 | 4th of 6 |
| Median home value | 27th of 35 | 6th of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 34 | 3rd of 6 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 33 | 2nd of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th of 34 | 6th of 6 |
| Median age | 32nd of 35 | 3rd of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 31st of 35 | 4th of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Humboldt County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2 | 24th | $53,015±$13,172 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4 | 25th | $51,636±$15,447 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 101.02 | 26th | $50,375±$11,535 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 11.02 | 27th | $47,052±$15,617 |
| Tract 111 | 28th | $44,543±$10,399 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 115.02 | 29th | $42,841±$9,791 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 12 | 30th | $41,457±$5,428 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 11.02?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 11.02 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections