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Sierra City

California · 250 residents · 2.151 sq mi
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Sierra City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,696. Population has grown 17% since 2023. Median home value is $381,700. With a median age of 72.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. 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 72.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
250
+17%since 2023
from 213 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 99 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
72.3
+4%since 2023
from 69.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
107165224282341201020202024Sierra City
2024250
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,696
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,543 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,963
Unchangedsince 2023
from $59,022 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−12%since 2023
from 0.354 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance34%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services34%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction27.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $380,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
39.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.0
−3%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(15)
Diversity Score16.4%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(15)
Diversity Score14.1%(35)
Diversity Score
14
−14%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
71.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierra City, California?

Sierra City, California has about 250 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sierra City, California?

The typical household in Sierra City, California earns about $95,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sierra City, California expensive?

In Sierra City, California, the median home is worth about $381,700.

How educated are people in Sierra City, California?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sierra City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sierra City, California?

About 3.2% of people in Sierra City, 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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