Del Norte County, California Demographics 2026

Name: Del Norte County, California Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Del Norte County, California has a population of 27,107, the 49th most populous county in California. The median household income is $67,058 and the median home value is $342,000. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Del Norte County Quick Facts

Population 27,107

Median Household Income $67,058

Median Home Value $342,000

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Median Age 39.9 years

Homeownership Rate 70.1%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.4%

High School Graduation 85.9%

Cities/Places 7

Population 27,107 49th of 58

Median Income $67,058 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Unemployment 6.4%

How Del Norte County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	27,293	27,107	-0.7%
Median household income	$66,780	$67,058	+0.4%
Median home value	$319,600	$342,000	+7.0%

Median Household Income

Del Norte

$67,058

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Del Norte

$342,000

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.0%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 34.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

8.2%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

10.7%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

49.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.1%

Renter 29.9%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,233/mo 22.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

26.0%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Del Norte County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Crescent City	6,046	$35,540	17.2%	$306,500
Bertsch-Oceanview	2,250	$73,173	9.6%	$191,300
Fort Dick	1,365	$70,610	15.6%	$307,400
Klamath	931	$46,979	31.1%	$221,300
Smith River	898	N/A	16.9%	$382,200
Gasquet	346	$48,750	27.5%	$267,100
Hiouchi	105	$32,957	20.9%	N/A

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Population Overview

Del Norte County is located in California with a total population of 27,107. It is the 49th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Del Norte County is 39.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Del Norte County is $67,058. This is 32% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $342,000. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Del Norte County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (59.9% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (19.9%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 85.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Del Norte County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Del Norte County, California?

Del Norte County has a population of 27,107, making it the 49th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Del Norte County?

The median household income in Del Norte County is $67,058 with a poverty rate of 13.0%.

How many cities are in Del Norte County, California?

Del Norte County contains 7 Census-designated places.