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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Susanville

California · 7,279 residents · 7.918 sq mi
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Susanville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,011. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 6,262 residents. Median home value is $69,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,279
−46%vs 2000
vs 13,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
919 / sq mi
−46%vs 2000
vs 1,710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 32.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K19K1990201020202024Susanville
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,011
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,675 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,155
−16%vs 2000
vs $13,238 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
18.2%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $568 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
57.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.0% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(6,666)
Black0.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(531)
Asian1.5%(108)
Other6.1%(445)
Diversity Score32.9%(2,396)
Diversity Score
33
−45%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Susanville, California?

Susanville, California has about 7,279 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Susanville, California?

The typical household in Susanville, California earns about $25,011 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 $69,300, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Susanville, California?

About 13.8% 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 18.2% of people in Susanville, 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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