Weitchpec, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 104, Weitchpec'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

Weitchpec is a small community located in California, within Humboldt County. The total population is 104. It ranks as the 1454th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Weitchpec is 34.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 30.8% of the population under 18, Weitchpec has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Weitchpec is $53,750. This is 46% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 56.7%. This is 372% 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 6.1%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $262,500. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Weitchpec is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 94.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Weitchpec, 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.