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Plumas Lake

California · 8,126 residents · 11.837 sq mi
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Plumas Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,832. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $343,800. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,126
+7%since 2019
from 7,573 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
686 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 640 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+10%since 2019
from 29.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K7K8K9K10K201020202024Plumas Lake
20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,832
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $101,995 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,936
+6%since 2019
from $31,875 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0.1%
US avg: 10%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $321,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,858
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,872 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.6% in 2019
12.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+5%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(4,342)
Black3.9%(299)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(1,624)
Asian8.2%(620)
Other9.1%(688)
Diversity Score76.1%(5,763)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(4,177)
Black4.8%(391)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(1,978)
Asian8.2%(667)
Other7.7%(629)
Diversity Score79.6%(6,465)
Diversity Score
80
+5%since 2019
from 76 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 40.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 69.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
Female
47.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
Foreign born
11.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plumas Lake, California?

Plumas Lake, California has about 8,126 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plumas Lake, California earns about $103,832 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plumas Lake, California expensive?

In Plumas Lake, California, the median home is worth about $343,800, and the typical rent is about $1,858 a month.

How educated are people in Plumas Lake, California?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Plumas Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plumas Lake, California?

About 4.8% of people in Plumas Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

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