U.S. County · Profile

Plumas County

19.1KTotal Population
7Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-8.10%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Plumas County has a population of 19,131 as of 2023. It is located in California.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Plumas County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):10.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White87.8%16,797
Hispanic or Latino10.0%1,913
Two or More Races7.2%1,377
Black or African American1.8%344
American Indian/Alaska Native1.7%325
Some Other Race0.7%134
Asian0.6%115
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%38

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Plumas County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$67,885
9.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$41,701
8.8% above national average
Poverty Rate
10.9%
5.2% below national average
Median Age
52.3 years

Income & Poverty

$67,885Median Household Income
$41,701Per Capita Income
10.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$67,885$95,940
Families$86,990$116,388
Married-couple Families$86,990$97,429
Nonfamily Households$41,734$45,073

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Plumas County, California.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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