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Redway, CA
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California.
Population
1,145
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
915
ZIP codes
0
Redway and its ZIP codes
Redway at a glance
- Redway is about 3.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $23,720, 76% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $391,500 (47% below California) and median rent is $659 a month.
Local data for Redway, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Redway, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$23,720
Poverty rate
36.7%
Median home value
$391,500
Median rent
$659/mo
Homeownership
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
51.0
Average commute
13.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (217), Scottish Americans (217).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Redway.
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
Redway, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked18.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other18.8%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Redway, 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
86° / 39°F
65.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Redway, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Redway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarbervilleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.7 |
| BenbowCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.9 |
| PhillipsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| MirandaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Myers FlatCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| AlderpointCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Shelter CoveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| WeottCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| LeggettCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| RedcrestCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Mad RiverCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 35.2 |
| RuthCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 38.9 |
| ScotiaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Redway, CA in?
- Redway is in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the population of Redway, CA?
- About 1,145 people live in Redway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Redway?
- Nearby places include Garberville (2.1 mi), Benbow (5.4 mi), Phillipsville (6.5 mi), Miranda (7.5 mi), Myers Flat (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023