U.S. County · Profile

Sierra County

3.2KTotal Population
3Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-10.09%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Sierra County has a population of 3,200 as of 2023. It is located in California.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):11.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White89.2%2,854
Hispanic or Latino11.4%365
Some Other Race5.0%160
Two or More Races2.9%93
American Indian/Alaska Native2.7%86
Black or African American0.2%6
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$61,108
18.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$37,692
1.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.6%
9.6% above national average
Median Age
54.9 years

Income & Poverty

$61,108Median Household Income
$37,692Per Capita Income
12.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,108$89,205
Families$73,917$107,177
Married-couple Families$73,917$82,787
Nonfamily Households$40,473$43,711

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 Sierra 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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