Plumas County, California
CA · FIPS 06063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,423 | — | #1,914 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,031 | -12.1% | #1,536 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.0 years | +33.7% | #137 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $360,200 | +27.8% | #384 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,194 | +2.7% | #543 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -15.9% | #922 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Plumas County has a population of 19,423, making it the #1,914 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.0 years, which is 33.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Plumas County is $66,031, ranking #1,536 out of 3,222 counties — 12.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 9.1%.
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The median home value in Plumas County is $360,200 (+27.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,194/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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94.2% of residents in Plumas County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Plumas County, California
Plumas County, California has a total population of 19,423, making it the 1,914th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Plumas County is 52.0 years, which is 33.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Plumas County is $66,031, which ranks #1,536 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1%.
The median home value in Plumas County is $360,200, 27.8% above the national median. Renters in Plumas County pay a median gross rent of $1,194 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Plumas County, 22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.
Plumas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.3%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
All data for Plumas County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.