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Dunsmuir

California · 1,587 residents (2025 est.) · 1.604 sq mi
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Dunsmuir has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,281. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 516 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $279,000. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,407
−27%since 2000
from 1,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+13%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,587 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dunsmuir
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,281
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,191 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,522
+216%since 2000
from $15,982 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
+32%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,093
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
39.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+28%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,619)
Black1.9%(36)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(191)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.5%(548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,114)
Black1.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(128)
Asian1.6%(23)
Other8.7%(122)
Diversity Score44.6%(628)
Diversity Score
45
+56%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunsmuir, California?

Dunsmuir, California has about 1,407 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunsmuir, California?

The typical household in Dunsmuir, California earns about $58,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunsmuir, California expensive?

In Dunsmuir, California, the median home is worth about $279,000, and the typical rent is about $1,093 a month.

How educated are people in Dunsmuir, California?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dunsmuir, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunsmuir, California?

About 11.4% of people in Dunsmuir, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunsmuir, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunsmuir, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 722 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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