Sierra County, California

Total Population: 2,731

County Seat: Downieville

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Median Home Value

$334,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,000

Across all households

Median Age

56 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.8%
Hispanic or Latino9.6%
Two or More Races1.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

12.8%

65 Years and Over

34.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.4%

No Health Insurance

12.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,000

Mean Household Income

$89,329

Per Capita Income

$40,612

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$334,100

Median Rent

Total Housing Units

2,099

Owner-Occupied

78.3%

Renter-Occupied

21.7%

Vacancy Rate

42.5%

Married Couple Households

54.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

0.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

26.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

18.7%

Average Household Size

2.18

Broadband Internet Access

74.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 06091.