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Humboldt County by the Numbers Official statistics and live data from U.S. government agencies. (Updated Aug 10, 2026)

🌡️Weather 63.0F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 		Updated 9:01 AM • NOAA
💨Air Quality AQI 13
Good 		AirNow
📊Unemployment 4.3% July 2026 • BLS
👥Population 136.1K US Census 2022
🚔Arrests 0 2022 • FBI
💰Avg Weekly Wage N/A BLS
🏭Employment 57.2K
+206 		BLS

Daily Digest

In our late-night update for Humboldt County, a look back at the day reveals a mix of emergency response and community celebration. MP-18 Fire forced the closure of State Route 96 and prompted evacuation warnings for Hoopa, as firefighters worked through the evening to gain containment. Amid that activity, the community also marked a series of lighter moments:
  • Reggae on the River celebrated 37 years of music and culture
  • The Bear River’s Epicenter unveiled its newly remodeled space
  • A local feature spotlighted The Fisher Octopus
Together, these stories captured both the challenges and the vibrancy of life in Humboldt County. The fire activity in Humboldt fits a broader California pattern, where hot, dry weather has kept wildfire risk elevated across the state. For rural communities like Hoopa, evacuation warnings and road closures are a familiar part of the new normal, and local agencies continue to coordinate with state resources to protect residents. Even as the late-night sky glowed over the MP-18 Fire, the day’s events underscored the county’s resilience. The long-running Reggae on the River festival drew visitors from across the region, while the revamped Epicenter promises a fresh gathering place for Bear River residents. As night settles, officials urge residents to remain alert and heed any emergency alerts.
Updated: Aug 10, 2026 01:03
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