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
41th
Median Household Income $66,031 -12.1% #1,536 / 3,222
52th
Median Age 52.0 years +33.7% #137 / 3,222
96th
Median Home Value $360,200 +27.8% #384 / 3,222
88th
Median Gross Rent $1,194 +2.7% #543 / 3,222
83th
Poverty Rate 10.6% -15.9% #922 / 3,222
71th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.2%
Native Born
4.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$66,031 −12.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,536 of 3,222
52th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,235 +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #537 of 3,222
83th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.6% −15.9% vs nat'l
Rank #922 of 3,222
71th percentile
Unemployment Rate
9.1% +72.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,038 of 3,222
6th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.5% −33.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,571 of 3,222
51th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.7 min −17.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,405 of 3,222
25th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$360,200 +27.8% vs nat'l
Rank #384 of 3,222
88th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,194 +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #543 of 3,222
83th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.6% +15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,602 of 3,222
50th percentile
74.6% Homeownership

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Health

94.2% of residents in Plumas County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.

94.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2% +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #996 of 3,222
69th percentile

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.