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Sierra

California · 411 residents · 2.572 sq mi
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Sierra has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,947. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 242 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

411
+143%since 2019
from 169 in 2019
2010 – 2024
160 / sq mi
+143%since 2019
from 66 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
48.4
−19%since 2019
from 60.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
21182344505666201020202024Sierra
2024150
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,947
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$26,558
−44%since 2019
from $47,262 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
8.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,066
US average: $1,124
69.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
30.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(27)
Asian2.2%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.9%(90)
22
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
US average: 26.9
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
48.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2019
from 36.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
66.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

63.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 65.7% in 2019
36.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 34.3% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Sierra, California?

Sierra, California has about 411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sierra, California?

The typical household in Sierra, California earns about $55,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sierra, California expensive?

In Sierra, California, the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in Sierra, California?

About 45.8% 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 8.8% 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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