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Sierra City

California · 221 residents · 2.151 sq mi
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Sierra City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,045. Population has fallen 21% since 2011, a loss of 58 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $330,000. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 59% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
221
−21%vs 2011
vs 279 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
−21%vs 2011
vs 130 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
56.6
+10%vs 2011
vs 51.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
107165224282341201020202024Sierra City
2024250
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,045
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $110,938 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,389
+2%vs 2011
vs $27,729 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−26.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
−17%vs 2011
vs 0.342 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $408,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−47.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
43.0%
−24.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−8%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(9)
Diversity Score7.8%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(21)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other1.5%(3)
Diversity Score27.9%(62)
Diversity Score
28
+257%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−18.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−25%vs 2011
vs 17.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
24.8%
−22.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
21.5%
+21.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
Female
52.7%
−18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.3% in 2011
Foreign born
3.3%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−21.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierra City, California?

Sierra City, California has about 221 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sierra City, California earns about $97,045 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 $330,000.

How educated are people in Sierra City, California?

About 17.6% 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 13.1% of people in Sierra City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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