Sierra County, California
Total Population: 2,731
County Seat: Downieville
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
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Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$60,000
Mean Household Income
$89,329
Per Capita Income
$40,612
Unemployment Rate (16+)
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In Labor Force (19–64)
70.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
7.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$334,100
Median Rent
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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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 06091.