Myers Flat, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Myers Flat, California had a total population of 69, the 1495th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 44.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (44.9%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Myers Flat Quick Facts
How Myers Flat 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 | 189 | 69 | -63.5% |
How Myers Flat 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+)
Myers Flat Rankings in California
Explore California Rankings
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 Myers Flat
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek | 69 | N/A | $361,800 | 41.2% | 30.4% |
| Chinese Camp | 69 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 43.5% |
| Verdi | 70 | N/A | N/A | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| Tancred | 68 | $135,833 | N/A | 62.5% | 29.4% |
| Alderpoint | 71 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 69, Myers Flat'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
Myers Flat is a small community located in California, within Humboldt County. The total population is 69. It ranks as the 1495th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
44.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 44.9%. This is 274% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Myers Flat, 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
Every resident counted in Myers Flat was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
44.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% higher 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 Myers Flat, 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.
Free data download: Get all California city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Myers Flat, California?
Myers Flat, California has a population of 69 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Myers Flat, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Myers Flat — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Myers Flat, CA?
The poverty rate in Myers Flat is 44.9%. This means approximately 31 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Myers Flat, California?
Myers Flat's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Myers Flat, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Myers Flat — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Myers Flat, California?
44.9% of adults (25+) in Myers Flat hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.