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Susanville

California · 12,816 residents (2025 est.) · 7.918 sq mi
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Susanville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,500. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,177
+5%since 2000
from 13,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,790 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+15%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,816 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K19K1990201020202024Susanville
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,641
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,675 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,763
+64%since 2000
from $13,238 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+35%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(8,724)
Black12.4%(1,682)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(2,109)
Asian1.1%(151)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(8,126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(7,411)
Black10.1%(1,431)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(3,849)
Asian2.9%(405)
Other7.6%(1,081)
Diversity Score79.5%(11,274)
Diversity Score
80
+33%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 36.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
Female
33.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−71.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 75.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 20.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Susanville, California?

Susanville, California has about 14,177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Susanville, California?

The typical household in Susanville, California earns about $61,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Susanville, California expensive?

In Susanville, California, the median home is worth about $235,500, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Susanville, California?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Susanville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Susanville, California?

About 17.6% of people in Susanville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Susanville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Susanville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,898 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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