Fortuna, California
Fortuna: city in the United States of America
About
Fortuna is a city located in the county of Humboldt in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,926. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,107 inhabitants.
The city was created 120 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Fortuna
| Population | 12,107 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Postal code | 95540 |
| Phone Area Codes | 707 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5982,-124.1573 |
| Altitude | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Establishment | January 20, 1906 (120 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 16:12:21 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Fortuna is located at 40°35'53"N 124°9'26"W (40.5981900, -124.1572800).
Fortuna map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Fortuna increased by 1.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,926 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,028 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,927 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,891 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,973 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,057 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,199 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,277 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,322 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,259 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,107 | -1.26% | estimation process |
Where to Eat in Fortuna
1Comfort Inn & Suites Redwood Country
1583 Riverwalk Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540, United States View details
Phone: +17077257025 | Website available
Where to Stay in Fortuna
1Best Western Country Inn
2025 Riverwalk Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540, United States View details
Phone: +17077256822 | Website available
2THE REDWOOD RIVERWALK HOTEL
1859 Alamar Way, Fortuna, CA 95540, United States View details
Phone: +17077255500 | Website available
3Super 8 by Wyndham Fortuna
1805 Alamar Way, Fortuna, CA 95540, United States View details
Phone: +17076825103 | Website available
4Travel Inn
275 12th St, Fortuna, CA 95540, United States View details
Phone: +17077256993
56 Rivers Motel
531 S Fortuna Blvd, Fortuna, CA 95540, United States View details
Phone: +17077251181 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Fortuna
1Fortuna Parks & Recreation
5 Park St, Fortuna, CA 95540, United States View details
Phone: +17077257620 | Website available
2Fortuna City Hall
621 11th St, Fortuna, CA 95540, United States View details
Phone: +17077257600 | Website available
3Fortuna City Manager
621 11th St, Fortuna, CA 95540, United States View details
Phone: +17077251409 | Website available
People born in Fortuna (4)
People born in Fortuna, including motorcycle racer Ryan Villopoto, soccer player Sam Reynolds, College baseball coach Reggie Christiansen, .
More notable people
- Jacob Cooney (American film director) he was born in 22/11/1981
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fortuna, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121707 | College of the Redwoods | Eureka (CA) | 95501-9300 |
| 114761 | Fredrick and Charles Beauty College | Eureka (CA) | 95501 |
| 115755 | Humboldt State University | Arcata (CA) | 95521-8299 |
| 113537 | Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre | Blue Lake (CA) | 95525-0816 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fortuna, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA | Fortuna, California | 719 South Fortuna Blvd | BUS |
| RDS | Rio Dell-Scotia, California | 100 Main Street | BUS |
| EKA | Eureka, California | Sixth and C Sts. | BUS |
| ARC | Arcata (Transit Center), California | 925 E Street | BUS |
| MKV | McKinleyville (Arcata Airport), California | 3561 Boeing Ave | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Fortuna.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Post Office | Fortuna (CA) | 95540 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- La Fortuna, Alajuela with a population of 3,010 people.
- Fortuna, Guanacaste with a population of 1,774 people.
Other cities in Humboldt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Humboldt County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 26,652 | City in and county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Arcata | 18,044 | City in California |
| McKinleyville | 15,177 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Myrtletown | 4,675 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Humboldt Hill | 3,414 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Rio Dell | 3,363 | City in Humboldt County, California, United States of America |
| Cutten | 3,108 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Bayview | 2,510 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Willow Creek | 1,710 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Ferndale | 1,362 | Town in Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Blue Lake | 1,244 | City in California |
| Hydesville | 1,237 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Redway | 1,225 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Trinidad | 358 | Seaside city in Humboldt County, California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Fortuna distances to largest California cities