Bayview (Humboldt County), California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bayview (Humboldt County) is a small community located in California, within Humboldt County. The total population is 2,803. It ranks as the 810th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bayview (Humboldt County) is 43.3 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 14.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bayview (Humboldt County) is $48,406. This is 51% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.9%. This is 91% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.3%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $416,400. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bayview (Humboldt County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.4% of the population. Asian residents account for 19.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.4% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.6%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bayview (Humboldt County), California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.