Gasquet, California is a small unincorporated community in Del Norte County with a population of 989 people. The population density of the area is 10 people per square mile, which is substantially lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Gasquet provides local businesses such as the Redwood National Park Headquarters, the Hiouchi Harbor Store, and the Osprey Point RV Resort. Year round outdoor activities include hiking along the Smith River or kayaking on Lake Earl and can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Organizations in town are primarily focused on preserving the natural beauty and wildlife of Gasquet, including The Northcoast Environmental Center and The Del Norte Land Trust. Local sporting events involve fishing at one of many popular spots on Smith River or hunting in nearby forests.
The population in Gasquet (zip 95543) is 989. There are 10 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gasquet (zip 95543) is 61, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gasquet (zip 95543) is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gasquet (zip 95543)
- 31.8% are married
- 7.5% are divorced
- 22.6% are married with children
- 22.0% have children, but are single
Race in Gasquet (zip 95543)
- 74.3% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 4.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 11.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 9.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander