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Sierra

California · 150 residents · 2.572 sq mi
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Sierra has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $375,000. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
150
+5%since 2023
from 143 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
58 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 56 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
−1%since 2023
from 33.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
21182344505666201020202024Sierra
2024150
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.3%(17)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1934%(51)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.3%(26)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.7%(25)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.7%(31)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,571
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,908
−5%since 2023
from $31,582 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.164
+2%since 2023
from 0.161 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$375,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $367,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
82.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
−2%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
3
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sierra on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
21
−30%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard9.3%(14)
Ancestry
German72.7%(109)
English42.7%(64)
Irish41.3%(62)
Welsh10.7%(16)
Portuguese9.3%(14)
Scottish6.7%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Welsh population · Largest Spaniard population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−1%since 2023
from 21.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
45.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
90.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
Female
9.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married64.7%(77)
Married14.3%(17)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced21%(25)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(14)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierra, California?

Sierra, California has about 150 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sierra, California?

The typical household in Sierra, California earns about $68,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sierra, California expensive?

In Sierra, California, the median home is worth about $375,000.

How educated are people in Sierra, California?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sierra, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sierra, California?

About 0.0% of people in Sierra, 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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