Siskiyou County, CA

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2023 Population

43,834

0.488% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

47.4

0.424% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16.6%

0.642% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,499

2.97% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$284,500

9.34% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

16,744

0.728% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Siskiyou County, CA had a population of 43.8k people with a median age of 47.4 and a median household income of $55,499. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Siskiyou County, CA declined from 44,049 to 43,834, a −0.488% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,898 to $55,499, a 2.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Siskiyou County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.99%), White (Hispanic) (5.23%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.18%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%).

None of the households in Siskiyou County, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Siskiyou County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Siskiyou County, CA are College of the Siskiyous (369 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Siskiyou County, CA was $284,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in Siskiyou County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Siskiyou County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Siskiyou County, CA borders Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Shasta County, CA, Trinity County, CA, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR, and Klamath County, OR.

About the photo: The majestic Mt. Shasta with a second volcano called Mt. Shastina. Here the winds are blowing snow from the higher peak over to the shorter.

Photo by Don Graham

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Population & Diversity

Siskiyou County, CA is home to a population of 43.8k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.91% of Siskiyou County, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.59k people).

In 2023, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.5k people) in Siskiyou County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.63k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.29k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Siskiyou County, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Siskiyou County, CA was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Siskiyou County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Siskiyou County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.5k ± 155
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.63k ± 260
White (Hispanic)
2.29k ± 374

13.1%

Hispanic Population

5.76k people

13.1% of the people in Siskiyou County, CA are hispanic (5.76k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Siskiyou County, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

5.91%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.59k people

6.02%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

As of 2023, 5.91% of Siskiyou County, CA residents (2.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Siskiyou County, CA was 6.02%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Siskiyou County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,571 ± 203
Gulf War (2001-)
639 ± 189
Gulf War (1990s)
418 ± 134

Siskiyou County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Siskiyou County, CA employs 16.7k people. The largest industries in Siskiyou County, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,749 people), Retail Trade (1,983 people), and Educational Services (1,781 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($84,205), Finance & Insurance ($67,583), and Wholesale Trade ($62,000).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.7k

2023 Value

± 875

0.728%

1 Year growth

± 7.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Siskiyou County, CA grew at a rate of 0.728%, from 16.6k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Siskiyou County, CA, are Management Occupations (1,857 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,736 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,286 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Siskiyou County, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.7k

2023 Value

± 875

0.728%

1 Year growth

± 7.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Siskiyou County, CA grew at a rate of 0.728%, from 16.6k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Siskiyou County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,749 people), Retail Trade (1,983 people), and Educational Services (1,781 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Siskiyou County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Siskiyou County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,367

Median earning men ± $3,384

$33,349

Median earning women ± $2,215

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($81,078), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($64,643), and Construction ($57,604).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,500), Wholesale Trade ($65,989), and Public Administration ($56,977).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

80
Construction
74
Other Services (except Public Administration)
69
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$103k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$54.4k
Retail Trade
$38k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Siskiyou County, CA went to Donald J. Trump with 56.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.35%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.35%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Siskiyou County, CA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Siskiyou County, CA awarded 369 degrees. The student population of Siskiyou County, CA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 611 male students and 593 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Siskiyou County, CA are White (210 and 57.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (85 and 23.1%), Two or More Races (35 and 9.51%), and Asian (12 and 3.26%).

The largest universities in Siskiyou County, CA by number of degrees awarded are College of the Siskiyous (369 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Siskiyou County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (56 and 15.2%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (52 and 14.1%), and General Social Sciences (45 and 12.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,204 students enrolled in Siskiyou County, CA, 50.7% men and 49.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 697 records, of which 50.2% were women and 49.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
45 degrees awarded
General Psychology
23 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
22 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Siskiyou County, CA was General Social Sciences with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Siskiyou County, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

College of the Siskiyous

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

369 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Siskiyous with 369 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 173 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Siskiyou County, CA, which is 0.883 times less than the 196 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 210 degrees mean that there were 2.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 85 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($64) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Siskiyou County, CA was $284,500 in 2023, which is 0.938 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $260,200 to $284,500, a 9.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Siskiyou County, CA is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Siskiyou County, CA have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Siskiyou County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Siskiyou County, CA is $55,499. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Siskiyou County, CA was Census Tract 7.01 with a value of $76,107, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $69,943 and $65,357.

In 2023, 18.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Siskiyou County, CA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.4%.

Housing

Property

$284,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,492

$13,179

Median Property Taxes

±$672

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Siskiyou County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Siskiyou County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2023

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.7% of the housing units in Siskiyou County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Siskiyou County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7.01
Census Tract 8
Census Tract 6

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Siskiyou County, CA was Census Tract 7.01 with a value of $76,107, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $69,943 and $65,357.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Siskiyou County, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,499

Median Household Income

± $2,854

18.9k

Number of Households

± 856

In 2023, the median household income of the 18.9k households in Siskiyou County, CA grew to $55,499 from the previous year's value of $53,898.

The following chart displays the households in Siskiyou County, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Siskiyou County, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Worked At Home (10.2%)
Carpooled (9.98%)

In 2023, 74.7% of workers in Siskiyou County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.98%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Siskiyou County, CA have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Siskiyou County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Siskiyou County, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Siskiyou County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Siskiyou County, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 18.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Siskiyou County, CA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Siskiyou County, CA (7.2k out of 43.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Siskiyou County, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 23.3% of the children was living in poverty in Siskiyou County, CA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 8.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.6% of the population of Siskiyou County, CA has health coverage, with 31.2% on employee plans, 25.7% on Medicaid, 19.6% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 2.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Siskiyou County, CA see 1236 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.18% decrease from the previous year (1361 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1423 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,236 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Siskiyou County, CA

Primary care physicians in Siskiyou County, CA see an average of 1,236 patients per year. This represents a 9.18% decrease from the previous year (1,361 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Siskiyou County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 14.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 27% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.42%

Uninsured

31.2%

Employer Coverage

25.7%

Medicaid

19.6%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

2.38%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Siskiyou County, CA declined by 9.4% from 7.09% to 6.42%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Siskiyou County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 71.2 in Siskiyou County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Siskiyou County, CA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.6% in Siskiyou County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Siskiyou County, CA.