Sierra County, California
CA · FIPS 06091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,746 | — | #3,056 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,355 | -15.7% | #1,761 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 54.7 years | +40.6% | #69 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $331,900 | +17.7% | #483 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | -64.8% | #20 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sierra County has a population of 2,746, making it the #3,056 most populous county in the US. The median age is 54.7 years, which is 40.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sierra County is $63,355, ranking #1,761 out of 3,222 counties — 15.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 4.4% and unemployment stands at 12.6%.
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The median home value in Sierra County is $331,900 (+17.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $0/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.1%.
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86.3% of residents in Sierra County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.9% below the national rate.
About Sierra County, California
Sierra County, California has a total population of 2,746, making it the 3,056th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sierra County is 54.7 years, which is 40.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sierra County is $63,355, which ranks #1,761 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6%.
The median home value in Sierra County is $331,900, 17.7% above the national median. The homeownership rate is 72.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sierra County, 25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Sierra County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.0%) and Other (non-Hispanic) (2.1%).
All data for Sierra 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.