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Arcata city, CA

ZIP 95521 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 95521

95521 has a population of 21,684 with a median age of 29.2 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
2.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.3%-61% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.9%-20% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.9%-37% vs US avg
x
18–64
72.0%+17% vs US avg
x
65+
14.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.3%-52% vs US avg
x
High school
14.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
45.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.4%-47% vs US avg
x
Never married
61.0%+81% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.8%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
26.7%+132% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.7%+119% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.6%+221% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 95521

Poverty Rate
26.7%+132% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.7%+119% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.1%+80% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.6%+221% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,684
Median age29.2
Poverty rate26.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.8%
Hispanic14.9%
Black2.1%
Asian2.3%
Foreign-born27.4%