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Sierraville

California · 200 residents · 5.02 sq mi
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Sierraville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,255. Population has declined 13% since 2011. Median home value has risen by half since 2011, reaching $446,900. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 46.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 80% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
200
−13%vs 2011
vs 229 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
−13%vs 2011
vs 46 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.6
+45%vs 2011
vs 36.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8101195289382201020202024Sierraville
2024351
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,255
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $12,120 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$18,152
+5%vs 2011
vs $17,214 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+12.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.4%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.548
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.560 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing55.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction55.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services18.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $297,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,558
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,213 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.0% in 2011
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
37.6%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
36.5
+49%vs 2011
vs 24.5 in 2011
2010 – 2015
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(113)
Black4.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68%(156)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(182)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.7%(41)
Diversity Score
21
−70%vs 2011
vs 68 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.2%
+8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
73.2%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.8%
+12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% 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%
−11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
Female
36.8%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
Foreign born
36.0%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sierraville, California?

Sierraville, California has about 200 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sierraville, California?

The typical household in Sierraville, California earns about $12,255 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sierraville, California expensive?

In Sierraville, California, the median home is worth about $446,900, and the typical rent is about $1,558 a month.

How educated are people in Sierraville, California?

About 19.1% 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 46.4% of people in Sierraville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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