HSU's Impact on Humboldt County
HSU is a Major Community within Humboldt County
HSU's impact on Local Employment and Payroll
HSU Increases the Local Tourism Industry
HSU Increases the Earning Potential of Humboldt County Residents
HSU Students Contribute to the Local Economy
HSU Students Provide Volunteer Services to the Community
Local Businesses Benefit Directly
Total Expenditures of Humboldt State, Auxiliaries and Students
HSU and its Impact on Humboldt County
HSU is a Major Community within Humboldt County
The total budget (expenditures) for FY 02-03 for Humboldt State University (HSU) not including its auxiliaries totaled $92 million. Annual direct expenditures by all HSU students are estimated to be $68 million, including $53 million from non-local students. Total direct spending by HSU and its auxiliary institutions was estimated to be $194.9 million dollars. The multiplier effect is estimated to add an additional $21.4 million to the Humboldt County economy. Consequently, the sum of direct, indirect and induced economic impacts of HSU on the County economy is $216.3 million annually.
1 in 14 Humboldt County Residents are Part of the University Community
| Estimated 2003 Population | ||
| Humboldt County | 128,300 | 100% |
| Eureka | 26,100 | 20% |
| Arcata | 16,900 | 13% |
| McKinleyville | 13,599 | 11% |
| Fortuna | 10,900 | 8% |
| Rio Dell | 3,180 | 2% |
| Other inc. and uninc. areas | 57,621 | 45% |
| Humboldt State | 8,979 | 7% |
