Blue Lake, CA

Census Place

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2024 Population
982
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
61
16.4% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
16.1%
36.5% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$53,594
1.48% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$445,200
3.39% 1-year decline
2024 Employed Population
424
5.78% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Blue Lake, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Blue Lake, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Blue Lake, CA are Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre (7 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Blue Lake, CA was $445,200, and the homeownership rate was 54.3%.

Most people in Blue Lake, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14 minutes. The average car ownership in Blue Lake, CA was 2 cars per household.

United StatesCaliforniaHumboldt County, CAEureka-Arcata-Fortuna, CAHumboldt County PUMA, CA

Population & Diversity

Blue Lake, CA is home to a population of 982 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Blue Lake, CA residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2024, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (877 people) in Blue Lake, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 26 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2024 Citizenship
100%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 100% of Blue Lake, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Blue Lake, CA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Blue Lake, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    877 ± 181
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    50 ± 43
  3. White (Hispanic)
    26 ± 29
2.65%
Hispanic Population
26 people

In 2024, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (877 people) in Blue Lake, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 26 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.65% of the people in Blue Lake, CA are hispanic (26 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Blue Lake, CA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.
Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,862,617 ± 45,816 people
  2. Philippines
    824,246 ± 22,054 people
  3. China
    687,951 ± 20,184 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,862,617 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,246 and China with 687,951.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    30 ± 30
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    14 ± 23
  3. Korea
    2 ± 14

Blue Lake, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Blue Lake, CA employs 424 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Blue Lake, CA were Public Administration (68 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (67 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (36 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($178,550), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,833), and Public Administration ($39,630).

Employment

Occupations

424
2024 Value
± 130
−5.78%
1 Year decline
± 44.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Blue Lake, CA declined at a rate of −5.78%, from 450 employees to 424 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Blue Lake, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (72 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (62 people), and Management Occupations (38 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Blue Lake, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

424
2024 Value
± 130
−5.78%
1 Year decline
± 44.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Blue Lake, CA declined at a rate of −5.78%, from 450 employees to 424 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Blue Lake, CA, are Public Administration (68 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (67 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (36 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Blue Lake, CA, though some of these residents may live in Blue Lake, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$57,788
Median earning men ± $14,102
$38,657
Median earning women ± $26,515

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($35,000) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($16,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,563), Public Administration ($39,028), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($23,125).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Blue Lake, CA. Showing the available data for California.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.
Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Adam Schiff
Senator from California1
Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Blue Lake, CA awarded 7 degrees. The student population of Blue Lake, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 7 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Blue Lake, CA are White (4 and 80%) and Two or More Races (1 and 20%).

The largest universities in Blue Lake, CA by number of degrees awarded are Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre (7 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Blue Lake, CA are General Drama & Theater Arts (7 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 8 students enrolled in Blue Lake, CA, 12.5% men and 87.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6 records, of which 83.3% were women and 16.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

General Drama & Theater Arts
Most Common
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Blue Lake, CA was General Drama & Theater Arts with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Blue Lake, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre with 7 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Blue Lake, CA, which is 0.167 times less than the 6 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4 degrees mean that there were 4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 1 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($16,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($107) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Blue Lake, CA was $445,200 in 2024, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $460,800 to $445,200, a 3.39% decrease. The homeownership rate in Blue Lake, CA is 54.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Blue Lake, CA have an average commute time of 14 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Blue Lake, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$445,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$70,320
$312
Median Property Taxes
±$89

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Blue Lake, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Blue Lake, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

54.3%
Homeownership
2024
67.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 54.3% of the housing units in Blue Lake, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45.8%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$53,594
Median Household Income
± $10,211
575
Number of Households
± 139

In 2024, the median household income of the 575 households in Blue Lake, CA grew to $53,594 from the previous year's value of $52,813.

The following chart displays the households in Blue Lake, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Blue Lake, CA is from California.
0.495
2023 Wage GINI in California
0.498
2022 Wage GINI in California

In 2023, the income inequality in California was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (61.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (23.9%)
  3. Walked (7.63%)

In 2024, 61.6% of workers in Blue Lake, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.9%) and those who walked to work (7.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

14 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Blue Lake, CA have a shorter commute time (14 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Blue Lake, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Blue Lake, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Blue Lake, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Blue Lake, CA (151 out of 936 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Blue Lake, CA is White, followed by Pacific Islander and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

98.1% of the population of Blue Lake, CA has health coverage, with 34.1% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 31.1% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 2.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 38.2% were men and 61.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 8.86% under 18 years, 15.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 38.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 38.2% were men and 61.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

1.93%
Uninsured
34.1%
Employer Coverage
20.1%
Medicaid
31.1%
Medicare
10.3%
Non-Group
2.55%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Blue Lake, CA declined by 47.9% from 3.71% to 1.93%.

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