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Plumas Eureka

California · 372 residents · 3.975 sq mi
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Plumas Eureka is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,042. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $517,100. With a median age of 62.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
372
+16%since 2000
from 320 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
94 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.5
+11%since 2000
from 56.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1362203043884722000201020202024Plumas Eureka
2024372
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,042
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,577
+107%since 2000
from $30,706 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+23%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services28.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services13.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$517,100
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
69.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+102%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(343)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(22)
Diversity Score18.2%(68)
Diversity Score
18
+370%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+102%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.7%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
69.1%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 94.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plumas Eureka, California?

Plumas Eureka, California has about 372 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plumas Eureka, California?

The typical household in Plumas Eureka, California earns about $91,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plumas Eureka, California expensive?

In Plumas Eureka, California, the median home is worth about $517,100.

How educated are people in Plumas Eureka, California?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Plumas Eureka, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plumas Eureka, California?

About 6.5% of people in Plumas Eureka, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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