Fortuna City, California
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 10497 people, 4185 households, and 2777 families living in the city. The population density was 2179.9 people per square mile (841.66/kmē), making it the 517th most densely populated city in California. There were 4414 housing units at an average density of 915.8 per square mile (353.59/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.45 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. The population's age distribution was 26% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males. The median age was 37.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Fortuna City was 35.5 and 40 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 9278 White, 47 Black or African American, 305 American Indian, 102 Asian, 18 Native Hawaiian, 332 from two or more races and 415 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31129, making it the 245th lowest city by median household income in California. The median income for a family in the city was $38867, it is the 326th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of California. The per capita income for the city was $16574, it is 668th wealthiest city by per capita income in California. The median income is $17217, The median income for males was $26316 versus $12580 for females.
In 2000, 2772 pupils and students, of which 45.53% are male and 54.47% are female, 26.41% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.93% nursery or pri school, 4.76% kindergarten, 43.8% elementary school, 26.05% high school and 21.46% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10497 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10497 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10511 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10638 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10746 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 10886 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11009 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11206 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11273 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11264 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11329 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 39 | 70 | 109 |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 69 | 132 |
| Elementary school | 602 | 612 | 1214 |
| High school | 359 | 363 | 722 |
| College or graduate school | 199 | 396 | 595 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna city, California | $31129 | $38867 | $16574 |
| Humboldt County, California | $31226 | $39370 | $17203 |
| California, United States | $47493 | $53025 | $22711 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |