Del Norte County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Del Norte County is located in California with a total population of 27,293. It is the 49th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Del Norte County is 40.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Del Norte County is $66,780. This is 31% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. The median home value is $319,600. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Del Norte County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.1% vs 34.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (19.6%) is well below the state average of 39.8%. The Asian population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.