Economy & Jobs — McKinleyville, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,327 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,533 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,885 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.5% |
| Arts Food | 14.9% |
| Retail | 12.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 141 |
| Fast Food | 82 |
| Physician Offices | 57 |
| Child Day Care | 53 |
| Hotels Motels | 50 |
| Gas Stations | 49 |
| Grocery Stores | 47 |
| Auto Repair | 47 |
| Dental Offices | 44 |
| Law Offices | 43 |
| Coffee Shops | 42 |
| Real Estate Offices | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 35 |
| Accounting Firms | 24 |
| Bars | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
