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Sierra City

California · 235 residents · 2.151 sq mi
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Sierra City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,406. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2019. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $319,400. With a median age of 57.5, 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 57.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
+87%since 2019
from 126 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
109 / sq mi
+87%since 2019
from 59 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
57.5
−18%since 2019
from 69.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
107165224282341201020202024Sierra City
2024250
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,406
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $111,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,961
−17%since 2019
from $65,992 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2019
from 75.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $354,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
17.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+4%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(30)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.8%(72)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
52.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
20.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.9%
+27.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Female
51.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierra City, California?

Sierra City, California has about 235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sierra City, California earns about $96,406 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 $319,400.

How educated are people in Sierra City, California?

About 64.3% 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 0.0% of people in Sierra City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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