Plumas County, CA

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2023 Population
19,607
0.219% 1-year decline
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
52.1
0.382% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
10.7%
1.27% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$64,946
4.33% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$327,400
5.58% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
7,140
6.72% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Plumas County, CA had a population of 19.6k people with a median age of 52.1 and a median household income of $64,946. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Plumas County, CA declined from 19,650 to 19,607, a −0.219% decrease and its median household income declined from $67,885 to $64,946, a −4.33% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Plumas County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), White (Hispanic) (5.26%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.73%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.99%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%).

None of the households in Plumas 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.

99.1% of the residents in Plumas County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Plumas County, CA are Feather River Community College District (355 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Plumas County, CA was $327,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in Plumas County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Plumas County, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Plumas County, CA is home to a population of 19.6k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.57% of Plumas County, CA residents were born outside of the country (699 people).

In 2023, there were 15.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16k people) in Plumas County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.03k White (Hispanic) and 928 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%
2023 Citizenship
98.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Plumas County, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Plumas County, CA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Plumas County, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    16k ± 99
  2. White (Hispanic)
    1.03k ± 230
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    928 ± 211
10%
Hispanic Population
1.97k people

In 2023, there were 15.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16k people) in Plumas County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.03k White (Hispanic) and 928 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10% of the people in Plumas County, CA are hispanic (1.97k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Plumas County, CA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,862,617 ± 45,816 people
  2. Philippines
    824,246 ± 22,054 people
  3. China
    687,951 ± 20,184 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,862,617 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,246 and China with 687,951.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.57%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
699 people
3.85%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
757 people

As of 2023, 3.57% of Plumas County, CA residents (699 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Plumas County, CA was 3.85%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    701 ± 184
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    435 ± 212
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    130 ± 91

Plumas County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Plumas County, CA employs 7.14k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Plumas County, CA were Educational Services (910 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (902 people), and Manufacturing (711 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($85,132), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,382), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,647).

Employment

Occupations

7.14k
2023 Value
± 747
−6.72%
1 Year decline
± 15%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Plumas County, CA declined at a rate of −6.72%, from 7.65k employees to 7.14k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Plumas County, CA, are Management Occupations (1,100 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (923 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (515 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Plumas County, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.14k
2023 Value
± 747
−6.72%
1 Year decline
± 15%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Plumas County, CA declined at a rate of −6.72%, from 7.65k employees to 7.14k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Plumas County, CA, are Educational Services (910 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (902 people), and Manufacturing (711 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Plumas County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Plumas County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$57,580
Median earning men ± $9,130
$40,141
Median earning women ± $7,107

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($115,640), Information ($86,118), and Public Administration ($83,317).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,923), Manufacturing ($73,245), and Construction ($61,307).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 73
    Construction
  2. 68
    Accommodation and Food Services
  3. 49
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $52.6k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $31.1k
    Manufacturing
  3. $29.4k
    Construction

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
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 California1
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Plumas County, CA awarded 355 degrees. The student population of Plumas County, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 818 male students and 940 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Plumas County, CA are White (172 and 49.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (79 and 22.6%), Black or African American (37 and 10.6%), and Unknown (22 and 6.29%).

The largest universities in Plumas County, CA by number of degrees awarded are Feather River Community College District (355 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Plumas County, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (141 and 39.7%), Sociology (46 and 13%), and Humanistic Studies (33 and 9.3%).

The median tuition cost in Plumas County, CA for a public four year colleges is $1,380 for in-state students and $9,840 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,758 students enrolled in Plumas County, CA, 46.5% men and 53.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 663 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Humanistic Studies
    33 degrees awarded
  2. Sociology
    46 degrees awarded
  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Plumas County, CA was Humanistic Studies with 33 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Feather River Community College District
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
355 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Feather River Community College District with 355 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 178 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Plumas County, CA, which is 1.01 times more than the 177 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 172 degrees mean that there were 2.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 79 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($85) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,152) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 2.25% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.39% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (6.79M), Some college (6.7M), and Bachelors Degree (6.45M).

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.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Plumas County, CA was $327,400 in 2023, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $310,100 to $327,400, a 5.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Plumas County, CA is 74.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Plumas County, CA have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Plumas County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Plumas County, CA is $64,946. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Plumas County, CA was Census Tract 5.02, Plumas County, CA with a value of $97,727, followed by Census Tract 1, Plumas County, CA and Census Tract 5.01, Plumas County, CA, with respective values of $86,932 and $80,142.

In 2024, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Plumas County, CA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 7.59%.

Housing

Property

$327,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$20,833
$6,024
Median Property Taxes
±$588

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 Plumas County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

74.8%
Homeownership
2023
63.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 74.8% of the housing units in Plumas County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 5.02, Plumas County, CA
  2. Census Tract 1, Plumas County, CA
  3. Census Tract 5.01, Plumas County, CA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Plumas County, CA was Census Tract 5.02, Plumas County, CA with a value of $97,727, followed by Census Tract 1, Plumas County, CA and Census Tract 5.01, Plumas County, CA, with respective values of $86,932 and $80,142.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$64,946
Median Household Income
± $4,399
8.06k
Number of Households
± 717

In 2023, the median household income of the 8.06k households in Plumas County, CA declined from $64,946 from the previous year's value of $67,885.

The following chart displays the households in Plumas 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Plumas County, CA is from California.
0.495
2023 Wage GINI in California
0.498
2022 Wage GINI in California

In 2023, the income inequality in California was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (78.3%)
  2. Carpooled (8.89%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.04%)

In 2023, 78.3% of workers in Plumas County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.89%) and those who worked at home (8.04%).

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.

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Commute Time

19.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Plumas County, CA have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.987% of the workforce in Plumas County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Plumas County, CA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 7.59%.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Plumas County, CA (2.08k out of 19.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 18% of the children was living in poverty in Plumas County, CA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 5.5%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 575 in Plumas County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 21.9 per 100,000 population.

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Health

95% of the population of Plumas County, CA has health coverage, with 34.2% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 20.9% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Plumas County, CA see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 19% increase from the previous year (1,116 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1209 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 358 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,328 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Plumas County, CA

Primary care physicians in Plumas County, CA see an average of 1,328 patients per year. This represents a 19% increase from the previous year (1,116 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.2% under 18 years, 14.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.03%
Uninsured
34.2%
Employer Coverage
23.4%
Medicaid
20.9%
Medicare
15.3%
Non-Group
1.17%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Plumas County, CA grew by 1.59% from 4.95% to 5.03%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 74.7 in Plumas County, CA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 29.5% in Plumas County, CA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.01% in Plumas County, CA.

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