Del Norte County, California
Del Norte County: county in California, United States
About
Del Norte County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,610 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 27,968 inhabitants. Its county seat is Crescent City. The county was created 169 years ago in 1856.
County Snapshot
Del Norte County at a glance
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Crescent CityPopulation 6,787
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Quick Facts about Del Norte County
| Population | 27,968 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| Twitter username | delnortecounty |
| Area | 3185 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 18.05% |
| Land as percent of area | 81.95% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7450,-123.9578 |
| Altitude | 738 feet / 225 meters |
| Capital | Crescent City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1857 |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:39:20 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 36℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Del Norte County is located at 41°44'42"N 123°57'28"W (41.7449600, -123.9578100). It has 4 neighbors: Curry County, Humboldt County, Siskiyou County and Josephine County.
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The largest city of Del Norte County is Crescent City with a population of 6,787. . See all Del Norte County cities & populated places.
Del Norte County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Del Norte County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent City | 6,787 | City in Del Norte County, California |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
7-Day Forecast- Crescent City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Del Norte County decreased by 2.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,610 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,443 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,190 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,816 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,175 | -2.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,190 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,382 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,351 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,740 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,812 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,968 | 0.56% | estimation process |
People born in Del Norte County (2)
People born in Del Norte County, including writer Zenith Jones Brown, girl who disappeared Ann Marie Burr, .
More notable people
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