Arcata, CA Employment

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14%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
30%
Household income NAT. AVG.
107%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$25,540$31,458$29,829
Median household income$38,603$63,783$55,322
Median income owner occupied$76,923$86,568$70,586
Median income renter occupied$26,351$43,419$35,192
Median earnings male$15,105$36,599$36,919
Median earnings female$16,364$27,020$26,250
Unemployment rate9.7%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level34.5%15.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Arcata is 14% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Arcata is 30% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Arcata is 107% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Arcata is 129% higher than the national average

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      $25,732 $38,603 $77,206
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      $42,517 $63,783 $127,566
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Arcata median earnings by income bracket

      Arcata employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.1%6.1%
      Manufacturing sector7.3%7.3%
      Financial & insurance services0.9%0.9%
      Wholesale & retail services16.0%16.0%
      Public administration5.6%5.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.1%5.1%
      Education, health & social services16.8%16.8%
      Other39.5%39.5%

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      Source: The Arcata, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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