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Dunsmuir

California · 1,707 residents · 1.604 sq mi
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Dunsmuir has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,821. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,900. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,707
−11%since 2000
from 1,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+10%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dunsmuir
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,821
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,333
+33%since 2000
from $15,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+29%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(1,321)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(202)
Asian1.3%(23)
Other6.3%(107)
Diversity Score44.1%(753)
Diversity Score
44
+55%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunsmuir, California?

Dunsmuir, California has about 1,707 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunsmuir, California?

The typical household in Dunsmuir, California earns about $39,821 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 $191,900, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Dunsmuir, California?

About 17.7% 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 16.1% 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 422 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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