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Sierra

California · 456 residents · 2.572 sq mi
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Sierra is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 247 residents. Median home value is $349,100. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 82% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
+118%vs 2011
vs 209 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
+118%vs 2011
vs 81 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.4
−8%vs 2011
vs 57.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
21182344505666201020202024Sierra
2024150
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,750
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,607 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,987
+33%vs 2011
vs $46,769 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
+37.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.181
−34%vs 2011
vs 0.276 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance34.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services34.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services32.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration32.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $357,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−60.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
83.2%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.2
−37%vs 2011
vs 5.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(399)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(36)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.9%(95)
Diversity Score
21
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+18.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% 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
26.3%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
67.4%
+15.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−35.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
32.6%
+19.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.4%
+15.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Female
45.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierra, California?

Sierra, California has about 456 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sierra, California?

The typical household in Sierra, California earns about $110,750 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 $349,100.

How educated are people in Sierra, California?

About 36.2% 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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