Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Crescent City, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,046

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.3%3,043

Hispanic/Latino

27.6%1,667

Black

10%604

Two or More

7.2%438

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.4%146

Asian

1.4%82

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%41

Other

0.4%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.7%500

High School Diploma

17.9%835

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%364

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%616

Associate's Degree

8.4%394

Bachelor's Degree

8.4%391

Master's Degree

6.6%306

Professional Degree

2.3%107

Doctorate

0.3%15

HS or Higher

75.6%

BA or Higher

17.6%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$306,500

Median Renti

$1,192

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

32.3%547

Renter-Occupied

67.7%1,146

Total Units

2,040

Homeownership

32.3%

Vacancy Rate

17%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%14

$100K–$150K

16.8%92

$150K–$200K

3.8%21

$200K–$300K

23.8%130

$300K–$500K

49.2%269

$500K–$1M

1.1%6

$1M+

2.7%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

194

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

360

$1,250–$1,500

217

$1,500–$2,000

158

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%26

2000–2009

10.4%212

1990–1999

4.1%84

1980–1989

17.6%360

1970–1979

20%409

1960–1969

7.2%147

1950–1959

21.7%443

1940–1949

2.1%43

1939 or earlier

15.5%316

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84.9%1,437

Wood

5.6%94

Bottled/LP Gas

4.7%80

Fuel Oil

3.7%62

Utility Gas

0.7%12

No Fuel

0.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$35,540

Mean Household Incomei

$60,544

Per Capita Incomei

$17,501

Poverty Ratei

11%

Unemploymenti

8.4%

Labor Forcei

1,752

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%104

$10K–$15K

7%119

$15K–$20K

11%186

$20K–$25K

11%186

$25K–$30K

8%136

$30K–$35K

5.8%98

$35K–$40K

5.7%97

$40K–$45K

0.9%15

$45K–$50K

2%34

$50K–$60K

7.8%132

$60K–$75K

3.7%62

$75K–$100K

10.9%184

$100K–$125K

6.4%108

$125K–$150K

2.5%43

$150K–$200K

9.9%168

$200K+

1.2%21

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

335

Residentsi

471

Avg. Tenant Renti

$462/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers239 homes71% occupied$462/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $35,540/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

74%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

21%

Low income$18K–$28K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

66% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20% of subsidized households are minority

45% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5378.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

195

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,552

Avg. Commutei

38.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,604

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

152(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured