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Manila, CA

Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California.

Population

985

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,413

ZIP codes

0

Manila and its ZIP codes

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Manila at a glance

  • Manila is about 5.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $53,813, 46% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $409,000 (44% below California) and median rent is $1,617 a month.

Local data for Manila, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Manila, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$53,813

Poverty rate

17.3%

Median home value

$409,000

Median rent

$1,617/mo

Homeownership

55.7%

Bachelor's or higher

45.1%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

17.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (225), Mexican Americans (95), German Americans (58).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Manila.

Details

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

Humboldt County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Manila, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.1%
  • Carpooled1.8%
  • Public transit1.8%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
  • Worked from home7.7%

Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Manila, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Manila, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.6%

U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts

Diabetes

9.7%

U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts

Smoking

13.3%

U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

Cities near Manila

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SamoaCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.8
EurekaCity4.4 mi9.6
ArcataCity4.6 mi9.4
MyrtletownCensus-designated place4.8 mi2.1
FairhavenCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.6
IndianolaCensus-designated place5.1 mi1.4
BayviewCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.7
CuttenCensus-designated place6.2 mi1.3
Pine HillsCensus-designated place8.2 mi10.1
McKinleyvilleCensus-designated place8.7 mi20.9
Humboldt HillCensus-designated place8.8 mi4.2
Fields LandingCensus-designated place9.1 mi0.3
Blue LakeCity9.5 mi0.6
FieldbrookCensus-designated place11 mi10.5
Westhaven-MoonstoneCensus-designated place14 mi8.1
TrinidadCity14 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Manila, CA in?
Manila is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Manila, CA?
About 985 people live in Manila, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Manila?
Nearby places include Samoa (2.9 mi), Eureka (4.4 mi), Arcata (4.6 mi), Myrtletown (4.8 mi), Fairhaven (4.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023