Kep'el, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Kep'el, California had a total population of 10, the 1564th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Kep'el Quick Facts
How Kep'el 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 | 16 | 10 | -37.5% |
How Kep'el Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Kep'el Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Humboldt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 26,010 | $57,662 | 18.1% | $404,500 |
| Arcata | 18,607 | $46,713 | 27.2% | $484,600 |
| McKinleyville | 17,113 | $73,327 | 14.2% | $457,600 |
| Fortuna | 12,326 | $62,289 | 18.2% | $379,700 |
| Myrtletown | 5,322 | $60,457 | 17.2% | $453,400 |
| Humboldt Hill | 3,551 | $71,667 | 15.0% | $406,500 |
| Cutten | 3,550 | $97,225 | 12.2% | $471,300 |
| Rio Dell | 3,349 | $42,753 | 17.6% | $301,700 |
| Pine Hills | 2,875 | $78,393 | 16.1% | $487,800 |
| Bayview (Humboldt County) | 2,803 | $48,406 | 22.9% | $416,400 |
Cities Similar to Kep'el
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrick | 10 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Little Grass Valley | 10 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Canyondam | 11 | N/A | N/A | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| Alta Sierra (Kern County) | 12 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Redcrest | 12 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 58.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 10, Kep'el's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Kep'el is a small community located in California, within Humboldt County. The total population is 10. It ranks as the 1564th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Kep'el. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Kep'el, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Kep'el is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.0% vs 33.8%).
Education
20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Kep'el, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kep'el, California?
Kep'el, California has a population of 10 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Kep'el, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Kep'el — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Kep'el, CA?
The ACS sample for Kep'el recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Kep'el, California?
Kep'el's population is 80.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Kep'el, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Kep'el — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Kep'el, California?
20.0% of adults (25+) in Kep'el hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.