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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Susanville

California · 13,541 residents · 7.918 sq mi
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Susanville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,675. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 86% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $101,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,541
+86%since 1990
from 7,279 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,710 / sq mi
+86%since 1990
from 919 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.1
−1%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K19K1990201020202024Susanville
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,675
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,011 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,238
+19%since 1990
from $11,155 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.3%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $413 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
45.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+2%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(6,666)
Black0.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(531)
Asian1.5%(108)
Diversity Score32.9%(2,396)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(8,724)
Black12.4%(1,682)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(2,109)
Asian1.1%(151)
Diversity Score60%(8,126)
Diversity Score
60
+82%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−34%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 13,541 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Susanville, California?

The typical household in Susanville, California earns about $35,675 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 $101,100, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Susanville, California?

About 11.1% 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 14.3% 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 6,262 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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

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