McKinleyville CDP, Humboldt County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for McKinleyville CDP, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in McKinleyville CDP, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in McKinleyville CDP, California. The estimated population of McKinleyville CDP, California is 16,457 people, with a median age of 37.4.

We can look at the total population in McKinleyville CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,457
-1.13% -2.98%
2020
16,645
-3.27% -
2019
17,208
+3.59%
-
2018
16,612
-2.07% -
2017
16,963
- -

Population of McKinleyville CDP, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
71.2%
78.8%
-9.64%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.3%
+33.33%
Native
4.2%
4.1%
+2.44%
Hispanic
10.3%
10.6%
-2.83%
Asian
4.4%
0.9%
+388.89%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
9.5%
4.3%
+120.93%
Other
0%
1%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of McKinleyville CDP, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.4 +10.65% 37.4 +12.99% 37.3 +6.88%
2020 33.8 -3.43% 33.1 -2.65% 34.9 -1.69%
2019 35 -3.31% 34 -5.03% 35.5 -2.47%
2018 36.2 -2.69% 35.8 -4.02% 36.4 -1.89%
2017 37.2 - 37.3 - 37.1 -

The median age of McKinleyville CDP, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,297 2.93% 1,252 -9.4% 1,297 1,136
10 to 19 1,011 -21.29% 788 +1.83% 782 790
20 to 29 1,252 -10.07% 1,137 +26.21% 1,068 1,436
30 to 39 1,277 -8.85% 1,362 -10.29% 1,159 1,223
40 to 49 1,354 3.4% 738 +12.14% 1,325 815
50 to 59 952 -25.76% 1,010 -10.08% 715 892
60 to 69 1,086 +11.11% 970 -3.85% 1,208 918
70+ 638 1.71% 839 +25.35% 633 1,060

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of McKinleyville CDP, California is $59,327.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for McKinleyville CDP.

  • Under 25
    $26,445.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,381.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,026.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in McKinleyville CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in McKinleyville CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of McKinleyville CDP, California is currently $79,304.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.90% of households in McKinleyville CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of McKinleyville CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in McKinleyville CDP is $32,170.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of McKinleyville CDP by the total population of McKinleyville CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in McKinleyville CDP, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in McKinleyville CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.98%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.65%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in McKinleyville CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of McKinleyville CDP over the age of 16 is 13,089.

Of those people, a total of 59.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in McKinleyville CDP is 55.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 637 38.60% 0.80%
20 to 24 years 1,476 78.40% 17.00%
25 to 29 years 1,028 62.80% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 1,332 81.20% 2.70%
35 to 44 years 2,241 76.00% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 1,728 76.50% 11.00%
55 to 59 years 828 59.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,287 59.70% 6.50%
65 to 74 years 1,591 16.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 941 7.40% 11.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in McKinleyville CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,562 58.50% 4.70%
Black or African American 67 64.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 560 52.50% 38.10%
Asian 710 88.50% 3.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 253 51.40% 6.20%
Two or more races 937 50.10% 12.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,034 68.60% 8.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,014 57.30% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in McKinleyville CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in McKinleyville CDP is 7,223, with median earnings of $36,777.00.

Women in McKinleyville CDP, California earning approximately 65.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,223 $36,777.00
Male 3,618 $44,511.00
Female 3,605 $29,160.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 761 $73,488.00
Business and Financial 262 $38,542.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $77,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 83 $88,224.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 165 $61,875.00
Community and Social Service 163 $44,343.00
Legal 59 $0.00
Educational and Library 409 $55,433.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 74 $85,517.00
Healthcare Practitioners 304 $66,522.00
Healthcare Support 599 $21,127.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 236 $42,377.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 721 $16,286.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 236 $15,909.00
Personal Care and Service 243 $12,292.00
Sales 773 $41,047.00
Office and Administrative Support 636 $34,400.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $102,557.00
Construction and Extraction 470 $36,635.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 197 $70,448.00
Production 275 $24,781.00
Transportation and Material Moving 296 $38,200.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 346 $66,974.00 415 $73,649.00
Business and Financial 87 $61,083.00 175 $38,203.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $0.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 64 $85,833.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 115 $69,554.00 50 $60,769.00
Community and Social Service 95 $43,380.00 68 $50,417.00
Legal 59 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 139 $85,855.00 270 $50,156.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $0.00 45 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 101 $79,522.00 203 $27,476.00
Healthcare Support 96 $39,375.00 503 $18,719.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 125 $96,438.00 111 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 265 $12,303.00 456 $16,322.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 188 $15,909.00 48 $15,000.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $0.00 199 $9,345.00
Sales 437 $47,864.00 336 $30,952.00
Office and Administrative Support 213 $25,650.00 423 $36,654.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $102,557.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 409 $40,793.00 61 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 193 $70,490.00 4 $0.00
Production 167 $24,260.00 108 $28,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 265 $38,975.00 31 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,442 households in McKinleyville CDP, with an average household size of 2.55 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,469 families in McKinleyville CDP with an average family size of 3.42 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,687 152 630 2,973
Average Household Size 3.58 3.53 3.25 1.43
Total Families 2,687 152 630 0
Average Household Size 3.52 3.37 3 0

Poverty

Of the 3,469 families in McKinleyville CDP, 8.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in McKinleyville CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,012 housing units in McKinleyville CDP, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,442 91.87%
Vacant 570 8.13%

31.50% of the total 7,012 housing units in McKinleyville CDP are rental units. This is approximately 2,209 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,135 are occupied by the owner - or 58.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in McKinleyville CDP is $1,026.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in McKinleyville CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    98
  • Less than $500
    237
  • $500 to $999
    822
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    604
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    357
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    116
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    73
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in McKinleyville CDP is $339,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in McKinleyville CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    123
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    224
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    77
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    108
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,033
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,944
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    517
  • $1,000,000 or more
    109

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in McKinleyville CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in McKinleyville CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    213
  • 1940 to 1949
    254
  • 1950 to 1959
    540
  • 1960 to 1969
    495
  • 1970 to 1979
    952
  • 1980 to 1989
    909
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,780
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,254
  • 2010 to 2013
    615
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in McKinleyville CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    308
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,979
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,732
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,423

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in McKinleyville CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in McKinleyville CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

18.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in McKinleyville CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    390
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,161
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,467
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    950
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    958
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    360
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    516
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    13
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    20
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    239
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    140
  • 90 or more minutes
    117

Summary

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