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Sierraville

California · 351 residents · 5.02 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2023. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
351
+51%since 2023
from 233 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
+51%since 2023
from 46 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+4%since 2023
from 38.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8101195289382201020202024Sierraville
2024351
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,789
+11%since 2023
from $25,871 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+3%since 2023
from 0.428 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
37.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino58.8%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(5)
Diversity Score62.7%(146)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino58.1%(204)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.9%(214)
Diversity Score
61
−3%since 2023
from 63 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% 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
48.7 min
−24%since 2023
from 64.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% 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
55.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
23.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
Female
76.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
Foreign born
21.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
57.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
57.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierraville, California?

Sierraville, California has about 351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sierraville, California?

About 0.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sierraville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sierraville, California?

About 0.6% of people in Sierraville, 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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