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Plumas Eureka

California · 334 residents · 3.975 sq mi
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Plumas Eureka is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $360,200. With a median age of 65.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334
+4%since 2000
from 320 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
84 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
65.5
+16%since 2000
from 56.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1362203043884722000201020202024Plumas Eureka
2024372
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,417
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,653
+58%since 2000
from $30,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$360,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,165
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+59%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(23)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.2%(64)
Diversity Score
19
+395%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plumas Eureka, California?

Plumas Eureka, California has about 334 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plumas Eureka, California earns about $80,417 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 $360,200, and the typical rent is about $1,165 a month.

How educated are people in Plumas Eureka, California?

About 54.6% 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 8.1% 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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