Explore Fortuna local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Humboldt County.
At a glance: Fortuna is an incorporated city in Humboldt County. Population: 12,185 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 7,550 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Fortuna incorporated in 1906. The city's River Lodge Conference Center is a 6,000-square-foot facility overlooking the Eel River and coastal mountains. The Depot Museum occupies a historic train station built around 1889. The city purchased the depot in 1974 and moved it to Rohner Park. Fortuna owns and operates Rohner Park and Newburg Park. Rohner Park includes redwood forest and hiking trails. Fortuna uses a council-manager form of government. Fortuna has five council members elected at large for four-year terms.
The Depot Museum occupies a historic train station built around 1889.
The city purchased the depot in 1974 and moved it to Rohner Park. Fortuna owns and operates Rohner Park and Newburg Park. Rohner Park includes redwood forest and hiking trails.
Fortuna uses a council-manager form of government. Fortuna has five council members elected at large for four-year terms.
The Humboldt County elections office publishes registration and election information; its page is linked in the official resources below.
7,550 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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