Arcata, CA is a small city located in Northern California that is home to around 19,038 people as of 2020. The population density here is 1,926 people per square mile compared to the US Population density of 93 people per square mile. Arcata has some spectacular year-round outdoor activities like mountain biking, fishing, and kayaking. Popular businesses in the area include Eureka Natural Foods, Northtown Coffee, and Los Bagels. There are also organizations like Humboldt Baykeeper which works to protect the bay from pollution and other harm. Lastly there are local sporting events including the Arcata Ballpark Firestix Summer Classic Softball Tournament which attracts teams from all over the state to compete in a fun summer tournament!
The population in Arcata is 19,038. There are 2,032 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Arcata is 26.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Arcata is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Arcata
- 21.9% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 20.1% are married with children
- 29.5% have children, but are single
Race in Arcata
- 71.5% are White
- 2.1% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 1.2% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 17.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.4% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander