Blue Lake, California
Encyclopedia
Blue Lake is a city in Humboldt County
, California
, United States
. Blue Lake is located on the Mad River
16 miles (25.7 km) northeast of Eureka
, at an elevation of 131 feet (40 m). The population was 1,253 at the 2010 census, up from 1,135 at the 2000 census.
, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), over 95% of which is land.
was 2,015.6 people per square mile (778.2/km²). The racial makeup of Blue Lake was 1,094 (87.3%) White, 5 (0.4%) African American, 55 (4.4%) Native American, 13 (1.0%) Asian, 4 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 24 (1.9%) from other races
, and 58 (4.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 82 persons (6.5%).
The Census reported that 1,253 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 542 households, out of which 152 (28.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 215 (39.7%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 63 (11.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 32 (5.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 45 (8.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 12 (2.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 161 households (29.7%) were made up of individuals and 45 (8.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31. There were 310 families
(57.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.79.
The population was spread out with 248 people (19.8%) under the age of 18, 102 people (8.1%) aged 18 to 24, 361 people (28.8%) aged 25 to 44, 415 people (33.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 127 people (10.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
There were 572 housing units at an average density of 920.1 per square mile (355.3/km²), of which 301 (55.5%) were owner-occupied, and 241 (44.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.8%. 712 people (56.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 541 people (43.2%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 1,135 people, 504 households, and 297 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,884.2 people per square mile (730.4/km²). There were 556 housing units at an average density of 923.0 per square mile (357.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.72% White
, 0.53% Black
or African American
, 5.37% Native American
, 1.32% Asian
, 0.09% Pacific Islander
, 1.15% from other races
, and 2.82% from two or more races. 2.47% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 504 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples
living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.
The median income
for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $35,924 versus $25,563 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,603. About 6.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.
Blue Lake is located in the 2nd Senate
District, represented by Democrat
Noreen Evans
, and in the 1st Assembly
District, represented by Democrat Wesley Chesbro
. Federally, Blue Lake is located in California's 1st congressional district
, represented by Democrat Mike Thompson
.
Humboldt County, California
Humboldt County is a county in the U.S. state of California, located on the far North Coast 200 miles north of San Francisco. According to 2010 Census Data, the county’s population was 134,623...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Blue Lake is located on the Mad River
Mad River (California)
The Mad River is a river in upper Northern California. It flows for in a roughly northwest direction through Trinity County and then Humboldt County, draining a watershed into the Pacific Ocean north of the college town of Arcata near Arcata-Eureka Airport in McKinleyville...
16 miles (25.7 km) northeast of Eureka
Eureka, California
Eureka is the principal city and the county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States. Its population was 27,191 at the 2010 census, up from 26,128 at the 2000 census....
, at an elevation of 131 feet (40 m). The population was 1,253 at the 2010 census, up from 1,135 at the 2000 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), over 95% of which is land.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Blue Lake had a population of 1,253. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,015.6 people per square mile (778.2/km²). The racial makeup of Blue Lake was 1,094 (87.3%) White, 5 (0.4%) African American, 55 (4.4%) Native American, 13 (1.0%) Asian, 4 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 24 (1.9%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 58 (4.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 82 persons (6.5%).
The Census reported that 1,253 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 542 households, out of which 152 (28.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 215 (39.7%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 63 (11.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 32 (5.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 45 (8.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 12 (2.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 161 households (29.7%) were made up of individuals and 45 (8.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31. There were 310 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(57.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.79.
The population was spread out with 248 people (19.8%) under the age of 18, 102 people (8.1%) aged 18 to 24, 361 people (28.8%) aged 25 to 44, 415 people (33.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 127 people (10.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
There were 572 housing units at an average density of 920.1 per square mile (355.3/km²), of which 301 (55.5%) were owner-occupied, and 241 (44.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.8%. 712 people (56.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 541 people (43.2%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,135 people, 504 households, and 297 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,884.2 people per square mile (730.4/km²). There were 556 housing units at an average density of 923.0 per square mile (357.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.72% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.53% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 5.37% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.32% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.09% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.15% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.82% from two or more races. 2.47% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 504 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.
The median income
Income
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for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $35,924 versus $25,563 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $17,603. About 6.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Blue Lake is located in the 2nd Senate
California State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
District, represented by Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
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Noreen Evans
Noreen Evans
Noreen Evans is an American politician in the California State Senate. She is a Democrat representing the 2nd district, encompassing Humboldt, Mendocino, Lake, and Napa counties, as well as parts of Sonoma and Solano counties....
, and in the 1st Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Democrat Wesley Chesbro
Wesley Chesbro
Wesley P. Chesbro is a Democratic politician from California. He is currently the Assembly member for the 1st Assembly district in California. Previously, Chesbro served as a State Senator from California's 2nd district from 1998 until 2006...
. Federally, Blue Lake is located in California's 1st congressional district
California's 1st congressional district
California's 1st congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of California and presently consists of the northern coastline and includes Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino and Napa counties and parts of Sonoma and Yolo counties.The district is currently...
, represented by Democrat Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson
Michael C. Thompson , is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties as well as parts of Yolo and Sonoma Counties....
.