| Arcata is a
city located in Humboldt County, California. As of the
2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,651.
Visitors to Arcata frequently feel as if they had entered
a time warp and emerged in the 50's era of civil rights
direct action. This college town is home to Humboldt
State University, which accounts for approximately half
of its residents.
Arcata, which is adjacent to Humboldt Bay on the "redwood
coast," is a fountain of radical thought in otherwise
conservative lumber country and is sometimes derided
by outlying Humboldt residents as "The People's
Republic of Arcata." It is the first city in the
United States to elect a majority of its city council
members from the Green Party. Established during the
timber boom generated by the 19th century Gold Rush,
Arcata features a large number of original Victorian
structures, many of which have been lovingly restored.
For its size, the city has many bookstores, coffeehouses,
restaurants, galleries and music venues. It is also
home to the beloved Humboldt Crabs of semi-pro baseball
fame, who frequently play before sold-out crowds (of
c. 1500) each summer.
In order to preserve its community character, laws
in Arcata limit the number of chain businesses allowed
in the city. Residents hotly debate major issues, including
protection of the physical environment, the domination
of America by corporate culture, and legalization of
marijuana. Arcata was the first city in the nation to
pass a law purporting to nullify the USA PATRIOT Act
in that city. The legality of this has not yet been
tested.
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Living in Arcata
People of Arcata - As of the census2
of 2000, there are 16,651 people, 7,051 households,
and 2,813 families residing in the city. The population
density is 699.6/km² (1,812.1/mi²). There
are 7,272 housing units at an average density of 305.5/km²
(791.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 84.51%
White, 1.56% Black or African American, 2.65% Native
American, 2.27% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 3.49%
from other races, and 5.31% from two or more races.
7.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any
race.
There are 7,051 households out of which 19.7% have
children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.9%
are married couples living together, 10.4% have a female
householder with no husband present, and 60.1% are non-families.
34.8% of all households are made up of individuals and
7.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age
or older. The average household size is 2.16 and the
average family size is 2.81.
In the city the population is spread out with 15.3%
under the age of 18, 32.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from
25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who are 65 years
of age or older. The median age is 26 years. For every
100 females there are 99.0 males. For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there are 96.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $22,315,
and the median income for a family is $36,716. Males
have a median income of $26,577 versus $24,358 for females.
The per capita income for the city is $15,531. 32.2%
of the population and 14.3% of families are below the
poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.4% of
those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those 65 and older
are living below the poverty line.
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