"Almost a quarter of adults in Humboldt County are enrolled in CalFresh. This puts the county at the 9th highest enrollment in California, up from 19th in 2014. About 14% of California residents use CalFresh, the state's version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. But usage in the far northern portion of the state is much higher, according to a report from the University of California, Davis."
"Another analysis from UC Davis, using data from 2014 to 2024, found workers in Humboldt County earn less than those in the rest of California. Median household income in Humboldt County rose about $17,000 over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, while it increased by about $38,000 statewide. That means income grew by about 43% in Humboldt County compared to almost 62% statewide."
"The report noted that higher participation in CalFresh often aligns with other indicators of economic insecurity, including poverty and unemployment. Despite an unemployment rate typically below the state average, more than 6% of people in Humboldt work full-time, year round and still live in poverty. That share has almost doubled since 2014, while decreasing statewide."
Northern California counties, particularly Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou, and Trinity, experience significantly higher CalFresh enrollment rates than the state average of 14%, with Humboldt at 22.4%. These elevated participation rates correlate with economic insecurity indicators including poverty and unemployment. Analysis of 2014-2024 data reveals Humboldt County workers earn substantially less than their California counterparts, with median household income rising only $17,000 compared to $38,000 statewide. Income growth in Humboldt County reached 43% versus 62% statewide. Despite unemployment rates typically below state average, over 6% of full-time, year-round workers in Humboldt live in poverty, nearly doubling since 2014 while decreasing statewide.
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