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Loleta, CA
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California.
Population
723
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
340
ZIP codes
0
Loleta and its ZIP codes
Loleta at a glance
- Loleta is 35% denser than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,086 a year, 60% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $589,800 (20% below California) and median rent is $999 a month.
Local data for Loleta, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Loleta, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,086
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$589,800
Median rent
$999/mo
Homeownership
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (117), Irish Americans (83), Italian Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Loleta.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,492
52,251 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $8,086 per person
How people get to work
Loleta, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Loleta, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
749
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
342
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
63° / 41°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Loleta, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Loleta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FerndaleCity | 4.7 mi | 1.2 |
| FortunaCity | 6 mi | 5.3 |
| Fields LandingCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| Humboldt HillCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Pine HillsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 10.1 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| HydesvilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 7.5 |
| CuttenCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.3 |
| FairhavenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| EurekaCity | 11 mi | 9.6 |
| Rio DellCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| MyrtletownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| SamoaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| ScotiaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| IndianolaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| ManilaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Loleta, CA in?
- Loleta is in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the population of Loleta, CA?
- About 723 people live in Loleta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Loleta?
- Nearby places include Ferndale (4.7 mi), Fortuna (6 mi), Fields Landing (6 mi), Humboldt Hill (6.2 mi), Pine Hills (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023